Reliable urease test for identification of mycobacteria
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Reliable urease test for identification of mycobacteria.
A simple, modified formation for urea broth gave consistent, reliable results to aid in the differentiation of Mycobacterium species. In a study of 1,346 isolates representing 17 different species, tests read after 7 days were distinct and reproducible. The use of this test facilitates the identification of Mycobacterium species, such as M. scrofulaceum, the M. avium complex, the M. terrae comp...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Clinical Microbiology
سال: 1979
ISSN: 0095-1137,1098-660X
DOI: 10.1128/jcm.10.2.134-137.1979