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===Bacteriophage Typing===
 
===Bacteriophage Typing===
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Some bacteriophages are very species specific and therefore phage typing represents another method that can be used to identify species of bacteria. This method allows bacterial species to be sub-divided into subtypes which are defined by their susceptibility to particular phages.
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Some bacteriophages are very species specific and therefore phage typing represents another method that can be used to identify species of bacteria. This method allows bacterial species to be sub-divided into subtypes which are defined by their susceptibility to particular phages. Phage typing is commonly used to differentiate between ''Staphylococcus aureus'' and ''Salmonella enterica'' sub species.
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Phage typing is commonly used to differentiate between ''Staphylococcus aureus'' and ''Salmonella enterica'' sub species.
   
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