Detection and identification of enteric pathogens

Details Detection and identification of enteric pathogens Detection and identification of enteric pathogens

1995-06-06

1997-05-06

Zitomer, Stephanie W.

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ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed to methods and reagents for the specific detection and presumptive identification of various bacteria associated with waterborne infectious disease. In particular, this invention relates to methods and reagents for the specific detection and identification of Salmonella and Shigella in environmental samples such as water and sewage.

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