Serological Classification of C. Diphtheriæ in Calcutta
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Classification of C. diphtherice into gravis, mitis and intermedins groups according to their cultural and other biological character is well known (Anderson et al. 1931). A perusal of literature shows that serological classification of C. diphtheria?, though known since 1896 has been placed on a sound footing only recently by Hewitt (1947a) in England and Ferris (1950) in Australia after a thorough and comprehensive survey under the recognised cultural groups.
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