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Comparison of the Bactec and lysis concentration methods for recovery ofBrucella species from clinical specimens

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In a comparison of the Bactec system and the lysis concentration procedure in the isolation ofBrucella species in 54 patients the recovery rate was similar (60 % and 55 %, respectively). However, the recovery time was significantly shorter with the lysis concentration method than with the Bactec system (3.5 days versus 14 days). The lysis concentration procedure for the culture ofBrucella is simple, inexpensive and reliable, and produces results for the clinician relatively quickly.

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  1. Department of Medical Laboratories, Sapir Medical Center, 44281, Kfar-Sava, Israel

    S. Kolman, M. C. Maayan & L. A. Rozenszajn

  2. Department of Pediatrics, Sapir Medical Center, 44281, Kfar-Sava, Israel

    G. Gotesman & B. Wolach

  3. Infectious Diseases Unit, Sapir Medical Center, 44281, Kfar-Sava, Israel

    R. Lang

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Kolman, S., Maayan, M.C., Gotesman, G. et al. Comparison of the Bactec and lysis concentration methods for recovery ofBrucella species from clinical specimens. Eur. J. Clin. Microbiol. Infect. Dis. 10, 647–648 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01975817

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