Detection of Streptococcus pneumoniae in lower respiratory tract specimens by anaerobic culture technique.
AUTOR(ES)
Baesman, R K
RESUMO
The relative efficacy of aerobic and anaerobic culture techniques for the recovery of Streptococcus pneumoniae from 1,173 lower respiratory tract specimens was determined. Unlike previous studies, this investigation found no significant difference between the two techniques.
ACESSO AO ARTIGO
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