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Some properties of coagulase–negative staphylococci isolated from cases of ovine mastitis

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 May 2009

G. C. Fthenakis ,
R. R. Marples ,
J. F. Richardson  and
J. E. T. Jones
G. C. Fthenakis
Affiliation:
Department of Animal Health, The Royal Veterinary College, Boltons Park, Potters Bar EN6 1NB, England
R. R. Marples
Affiliation:
Division of Hospital Infections, Central Public Health Laboratory, 61, Colindale Avenue, London NW9 5HT, England
J. F. Richardson
Affiliation:
Division of Hospital Infections, Central Public Health Laboratory, 61, Colindale Avenue, London NW9 5HT, England
J. E. T. Jones
Affiliation:
Department of Animal Health, The Royal Veterinary College, Boltons Park, Potters Bar EN6 1NB, England
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Of 41 coagulase-negative staphylococcal isolates from cases of ovine mastitis, 80% were speciated by the ‘API-Staph SYSTEM’ and 90% by a combination of biochemical tests. Staphylococcus simulans and Staph. xylosus were the two most prevalent species.

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Epidemiology & Infection , Volume 112 , Issue 1 , February 1994 , pp. 171 - 176
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1994

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