Microbiology

Chromogenic Screening Plate Production for E. coli Increased
Because of the current outbreak strain of the enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli O104, production and distribution of a chromogenic screening plate for rapid detection of extended spectrum β-lactamase-producing organisms has been increased. More...15 Jun 2011

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