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. 1979 Dec;10(6):934–936. doi: 10.1128/jcm.10.6.934-936.1979

Detection of oral anaerobic spirochetes in dental plaque by the indirect fluorescent-antibody technique.

E Jacob, A L Allen, R K Nauman
PMCID: PMC273298  PMID: 391818

Abstract

The indirect fluorescent-antibody technique was found to be a rapid and sensitive tool for the detection of oral anaerobic spirochetes in dental plaque.

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