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Posted By: propionibacterium (one word) on 2006-01-22
In Reply to: In this instance, Sted's Lab & Path words said this organism is capitalized. nm - passing thru

Subject: Stedman Path & Lab says the word is

with 7 species listed.

Correct: capitalize if with the species (P. acnes)

Incorrect to capitalize without the species.

Per BOS.

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He did grow some s/l Propienna Bacterium.....sm - mt
- with a cap on the P, Propionibacterium...lab words book. nm - passing thru
  - Only capitalize proper form of organism if - also passing through
    - In this instance, Sted's Lab & Path words said this organism is capitalized. nm - passing thru
      - Stedman Path & Lab says the word is - propionibacterium (one word)

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