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

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Published in J Clin Microbiol on November 01, 1988

Authors

P R Hunter1, M A Gaston

Author Affiliations

1: Division of Hospital Infection, Central Public Health Laboratory, London, England.

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