Microbiology: A Systems Approach 4th Edition

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ISBN 10: 0073402435
ISBN 13: 978-0-07340-243-7

Chapter 17 - Diagnosing Infections - 17.1 Identifying The Infectious Agent - 17.1 Learning Outcomes-Assess Your Progress - Page 492: 4

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Presemptive tests can detect the population of bacteria present in the sample but not its type. However, confirmatory tests can identify the type of bacteria present in the sample.

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Presemptive tests can detect the population of bacteria present in the sample but not its type. However, confirmatory tests can identify the type of bacteria present in the sample.
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