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. 1977 Jun;53(3):161-9.
doi: 10.1136/sti.53.3.161.

Detection and identification of gonococcal L-Forms using a direct immunofluorescence test

S A Waitkins, I Geary

Detection and identification of gonococcal L-Forms using a direct immunofluorescence test

S A Waitkins et al. Br J Vener Dis. 1977 Jun.

Abstract

A fluorescent antibody test was used to identify L-Forms of N. gonorrhoeae induced in vitro. It was possible to differentiate the Large Bodies of the L-Forms from parent gonococci and the fluorescent reaction remained specific in the presence of tissue culture cells. A possible method to identify L-Forms of gonococci from patients presenting with postgonococcal urethritis is described.

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