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. 1976 Oct;32(4):633–634. doi: 10.1128/aem.32.4.633-634.1976

Simplified Thermonuclease Test for Rapid Identification of Staphylococcus aureus Recovered on Agar Media

R V F Lachica 1
PMCID: PMC170318  PMID: 791126

Abstract

A simplified thermonuclease test that identifies colonies of Staphylococcus aureus 5 h after recovery on various agar media is described.

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