MicrobiologybioRxivPreprint
Modified Elek test improves in-vitro detection of diphtheria toxin
Edgar Badell, Sylvie Brémont, Marion Barbet…·Sylvain Brisse
The study modifies the Elek test to improve detection of diphtheria toxin in Corynebacterium species, identifying more toxigenic isolates previously classified as non-toxigenic.
DOI 10.64898/2026.02.27.708555