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Chemical disinfectants and antiseptics --- Quantitative suspension test for the evaluation of mycobactericidal activity of chemical disinfectants in the medical area including instrument disinfectants --- Test methods and requirements (phase 2, step 1). London, UK:British Standards Institution;British Standard BS EN 14348:2005.
Chemical disinfectants and antiseptics --- Quantitative suspension test for the evaluation of mycobactericidal activity of chemical disinfectants and antiseptics used in the veterinary area --- Test method and requirements (phase 2, step 1). London, UK:British Standards Institution;British Standard BS EN 14204:2004.
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Chemical disinfectants --- Quantitative carrier test for evaluation of mycobactericidal activity of chemical disinfectants for instruments used in the medical area --- Test method and requirements (phase 2, step 2). London, UK:British Standards Institution;British Standard Draft BS EN 14563:2002.
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Engbaek HC, et al. Mycobacterium avium Chester, designation of the neotype strain. Int. J. Syst. Bacteriol. 21: 192-196, 1971.
Nucleotide (GenBank) : X63437 M.avium gene for alpha-antigen.
Nucleotide (GenBank) : Z33657 M.avium (ATCC 15769) gene for 32kDa protein (partial).
