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Cholera studies. 3. Bacteriology.

R POLLITZER
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The morphological characteristics, biochemical properties, and cultural characteristics of V. cholerae are described in great detail in this study. The author also discusses the resistance of the organism to temperature, humidity, sunlight, and various chemicals, as well as the viability of V. cholerae outside the body (in faeces, contaminated material, food, beverages, water, etc.).

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R POLLITZER. 1955. Cholera studies. 3. Bacteriology.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14379012/

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