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Rapid testing of susceptibility ofHaemophilus influenzae to chloramphenicol by a bioluminescence method

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  1. Microbiology Laboratory, Fairfax Hospital, Falls Church, 22046, Virginia, USA

    C. H. Park & D. L. Hixon

  2. Virginia Medical Associates, 5510 Alma Lane, 22151, Springfield, Virginia, USA

    L. M. Berger

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Park, C.H., Hixon, D.L. & Berger, L.M. Rapid testing of susceptibility ofHaemophilus influenzae to chloramphenicol by a bioluminescence method. Eur. J. Clin. Microbiol. Infect. Dis. 9, 908–910 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01967512

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