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. 1988 Feb;26(2):358–363. doi: 10.1128/jcm.26.2.358-363.1988

Characterization of Neisseria gonorrhoeae reference strains used in development of serologic classification systems.

G M Evins 1, J S Knapp 1
PMCID: PMC266282  PMID: 3125223

Abstract

Certain strains of Neisseria gonorrhoeae have been used by numerous investigators to develop serologic classification systems. Some of these strains have been used by investigators to study gonococcal virulence. A reference consisting of strain classification by auxotype and serovar, a strain history, and a selected bibliography are provided cohesively.

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