Analytical Pyrolysis of Steptococcus Salivarius as an Aid to Identification in Bite-Mark Investigation

• NCJ Number: 95888
• Journal: Forensic Science International Volume: 26 Issue: 2 Dated: (October 1984) Pages: 131-137
• Author(s): T R Elliot; A H Rogers; J R Haverkamp; D Groothuis
• Date Published: 1984
• Length: 7 pages
• Publication Format: Article
• Language: English
• Country: Ireland

Annotation

The use of pyrolysis mass spectrometry (Py-MS) and statistical analysis of mass spectra is introduced as a method for 'finger-printing' strains of Streptococcus salivarius.

Abstract

The objective is to provide correlative evidence regarding the identity of suspects in cases of assault or rape involving bite-marks. The results of the analysis of isolates from two individuals are presented, illustrating the differentiation of S. salivarius at strain level according to the orgin of the isolate. (Publisher abstract)