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The significance and detection of VBNC microorganisms

publication date: May 23, 2007
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The purpose of this article is to assess the potential significance of Viable but Non Culturable (VBNC) microorganisms in the pharmaceutical industry; consideration is given to the definition of the VBNC state, current methods for the detection of such organisms are outlined and potentially significant new methods, which may impact the industry, are considered. The article will also discuss the future significance of VBNC organisms within pharmaceutical microbiology and its ongoing development.



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