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Evaluation of APTIMA Combo 2 for cross-reactivity with oropharyngeal Neisseria species and other microorganisms

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Present address (A. Nagayama): Fukuoka Tenjin-Minami Clinic, 1-1-29 Takasago, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka 810-0011, Japan.

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