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Multiplex PCR Assay for Rapid and Accurate Capsular Typing of Group B Streptococci

Authors :
Poyart, Claire
Tazi, Asmaa
Re´glier-Poupet, He´le`ne
Billoe¨t, Annick
Tavares, Nicole
Raymond, Josette
Trieu-Cuot, Patrick
Source :
Journal of Clinical Microbiology; June 2007, Vol. 45 Issue: 6 p1985-1988, 4p
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

ABSTRACTWe developed a simple, specific, and sensitive two-multiplex-PCR assay that enabled the detection of all known group B streptococcal (GBS) capsular polysaccharides. This test is well adapted for GBS capsular polysaccharide typing in large-scale epidemiological studies.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00951137 and 1098660X
Volume :
45
Issue :
6
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Journal of Clinical Microbiology
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs57784501
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1128/JCM.00159-07