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. 1976 Nov;4(5):455-7.
doi: 10.1128/jcm.4.5.455-457.1976.

Selective medium for distinguishing micrococci from staphylococci in the clinical laboratory

J C Curry, G E Borovian

Selective medium for distinguishing micrococci from staphylococci in the clinical laboratory

J C Curry et al. J Clin Microbiol. 1976 Nov.

Abstract

A nitrofuran-containing medium, FTO agar, supported the growth of Micrococcus and prevented the growth of Staphylococcus. Its potential as a differential medium is considered worthy of clinical trial.

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