For S. pneumoniae isolates recovered from cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), the oxacillin screen test alone is NOT sufficient for determining susceptibility to penicillin.

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For S. pneumoniae isolates recovered from cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), the oxacillin screen test alone is NOT sufficient for determining susceptibility to penicillin.

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