Medium for detecting Enterococci in a sample

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or... – Involving viable micro-organism

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ABSTRACT:
Medium for growing Enterococci so that detection may be obtained within 24 hours.

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