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. 1975 May;1(5):478–479. doi: 10.1128/jcm.1.5.478-479.1975

Rapid Identification of Swarming Proteus Using the PathoTec Ornithine Decarboxylase Test Strip

Marlys E Lund a, John M Matsen a,1, Donna J Blazevic a
PMCID: PMC275149  PMID: 1100667

Abstract

The PathoTec ornithine decarboxylase test strip was evaluated for use in identification of swarming Proteus. All 181 strains tested were accurately identified within 4 h.

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