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. 1980 Jan;33(1):47–52. doi: 10.1136/jcp.33.1.47

A shortened scheme for the identification of indifferent streptococci.

S A Waitkins, L C Ball, C A Fraser
PMCID: PMC1145980  PMID: 6987275

Abstract

A shortened biochemical scheme was devised for the reliable identification of the 'viridans' streptococci. It compared favourably with the classical identification system of Colman and could be recommended for use in the busy routine laboratory to investigate streptococcal isolates from clinical sources.

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