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15. Corynebacterium: Dip into Diphtheria

ID:IOTS - Infectious Disease Insight Of Two Specialists

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Identifying Corynebacterium Diphtheriae in the Lab

This chapter explores the laboratory methods for identifying Corynebacterium diphtheriae, the bacterium responsible for diphtheria. It highlights the use of specialized agars and various identification techniques, including biochemical tests and PCR, while addressing the complexities of distinguishing diphtheria from closely related organisms.

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