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. 1977 Oct;34(4):453–455. doi: 10.1128/aem.34.4.453-455.1977

Application of the rapid lysine decarboxylase test for early isolation and detection of salmonellae in sewage and other wastewaters.

P M Phirke
PMCID: PMC242676  PMID: 335973

Abstract

A method for early isolation and detection of salmonellae in sewage and other wastewaters by using the rapid lysine decarboxylase test as a single biochemical reaction for screening the suspected Salmonella colonies is described. By this method, Salmonella isolation and identification can be completed within 2 to 3 days in contrast to the 5 to 7 days required for the conventional method.

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