Mixed cell diagnostic systems

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2005-04-05

2005-04-05

Salimi, Ali R. (Department: 1648)

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology

Virus or bacteriophage, except for viral vector or...

C435S325000, C435S006120, C435S008000, C435S005000

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ABSTRACT:
The present invention generally relates to the field of diagnostic microbiology, and, more particularly, to compositions and methods for detecting and differentiating one or more viruses or other intracellular parasites present in a specimen. The present invention also provides compositions and methods to evaluate the susceptibility of a organisms to antimicrobial agents.

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