Microbiology: A Systems Approach
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ISBN: 9781259706615
Author: Marjorie Kelly Cowan Professor
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 17.1, Problem 3AYP
Summary Introduction
To compare:
Microbial identification tests performed on microbial isolates with those performed on patients themselves.
Concept introduction:
Identification tests are done to identify the microbes. It is necessary to identify the causative agent of an infectious disease in order to treat the disease. There are various categories used to identify the microbes. These include
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