Brock Biology of Microorganisms, Books a la Carte Edition
15th Edition
ISBN: 9780134626109
Author: MADIGAN, Michael T.
Publisher: Pearson Education Canada
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Chapter 28.3, Problem 1CR
Q Why is it important to process clinical specimens as rapidly as possible? What special procedures and precautions are necessary for the isolation and culture of anaerobes?
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Brock Biology of Microorganisms, Books a la Carte Edition
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