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Antigenic scheme for Citrobacter koseri (syn. C. diversus, Levinea malonatica); three new antigens recognized in strains from Israel

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  25 March 2010

R. J. Gross ,
B. Rowe ,
I. Sechter ,
D. Cahan  and
G. Altman
R. J. Gross
Affiliation:
Division of Enteric Pathogens, Central Public Health Laboratory, Colindale Avenue, London NW9 5HT
B. Rowe
Affiliation:
Division of Enteric Pathogens, Central Public Health Laboratory, Colindale Avenue, London NW9 5HT
I. Sechter
Affiliation:
National Center for Enterobacteriaceae, Central Laboratories, Ministry of Health, Jerusalem, Israel
D. Cahan
Affiliation:
National Center for Enterobacteriaceae, Central Laboratories, Ministry of Health, Jerusalem, Israel
G. Altman
Affiliation:
Department of Microbiology, Ch. Sheba Medical Center, Tel-Hashomer, Israel
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An antigenic scheme for Citrobacter koseri was described previously and consisted of 14 ‘O’ antigens. Three additional antigens are now added to the scheme and type strains for these antigens are designated. Their origins and their biochemical and serological reactions are described.

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Research Article
Information
Journal of Hygiene , Volume 86 , Issue 1 , February 1981 , pp. 111 - 115
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1981

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