Clinical optochin resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae and Streptococcus pseudopneumoniae strains in Tunisia
Introduction: Streptococcus pneumoniae can be responsible for severe human infections. Optochin resistance has been a potential cause of misidentification of pneumococcus and other members of the mitis group. Hence, rapid and easy optochin resistant (Optr) S. pneumoniae identification is essential....
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| Main Authors: | Sonia Ktari, Nour El Houda Ben Ayed, Sonda Maalej, Basma Mnif, Faouzia Rhimi, Adnene Hammami |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries
2021-05-01
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| Series: | Journal of Infection in Developing Countries |
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| Online Access: | https://jidc.org/index.php/journal/article/view/13106 |
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