Automated detection of Haemophilus influenzae.
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چکیده
Addition of heme (X factor) and pyridine nucleotide (V factor) to the medium permits rapid growth of Haemophilus influenzae, with evolution of easily detectable amounts of (14)CO(2). Radiometric media containing X and V factor should be used when evaluating clinical specimens which might contain Haemophilus species.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Applied microbiology
دوره 25 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1973