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Identification of Staphylococcus Species in Blood Cultures by a Rapid Commercial DNA Probe Test

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    C. Farina, M. A. Facheris, D. Masnada, A. Callegaro & A. Goglio

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Farina, C., Facheris, M.A., Masnada, D. et al. Identification of Staphylococcus Species in Blood Cultures by a Rapid Commercial DNA Probe Test. Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis 22, 320–321 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10096-003-0930-6

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