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. 1980 Oct;12(4):617–619. doi: 10.1128/jcm.12.4.617-619.1980

New presumptive identification test for Clostridium perfringens: reverse CAMP test.

M V Hansen, L P Elliott
PMCID: PMC273650  PMID: 6252247

Abstract

The reverse CAMP test proved to be a highly sensitive test since 97.0% of all Clostridium perfringens cultures tested gave an easily discernible positive reaction.

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