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Abstract

Abstract

A third species, is proposed for the genus This bacterium is a human respiratory pathogen, which has been referred to as the TWAR strain of Species identification is based on ultrastructural differences in the elementary bodies, deoxyribonucleic acid analysis, and serology.

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