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      Numerical index of the discriminatory ability of typing systems: an application of Simpson's index of diversity.

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      Journal of clinical microbiology
      American Society for Microbiology

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          Abstract

          An index of discrimination for typing methods is described, based on the probability of two unrelated strains being characterized as the same type. This index may be used to compare typing methods and select the most discriminatory system.

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          Journal
          J Clin Microbiol
          Journal of clinical microbiology
          American Society for Microbiology
          0095-1137
          0095-1137
          Nov 1988
          : 26
          : 11
          Affiliations
          [1 ] Division of Hospital Infection, Central Public Health Laboratory, London, England.
          Article
          10.1128/jcm.26.11.2465-2466.1988
          266921
          3069867
          13a4592d-9897-44b3-a115-5710961d7ac9
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