Survival and growth of Orientia tsutsugamushi in conventional hemocultures
Orientia tsutsugamushi, which requires specialized facilities for culture, is a substantial cause of disease in Asia. We demonstrate that O. tsutsugamushi numbers increased for up to 5 days in conventional hemocultures. Performing such a culture step before molecular testing could increase the sensi...
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| Format: | Journal article |
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2016
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