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A simple method for the primary isolation of<i> Mycobacterium</i> in a carbon dioxide atmosphere


BM Horwitz
R Gultig

Abstract

A simple, inexpensive method which provides increased carbon dioxide tension for the primary isolation of mycobacteria is described. Using this technique, the primary isolation of mycobacteria from 1 114 specimens of sputum, gastric washings, spinal fluids, etc. was increased by 24,2%.

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