Multiplex PCR assay for rapid and accurate capsular typing of group B streptococci.

ABSTRACT: We 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.

SUBMITTER: Poyart C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC1933079 | biostudies-literature | 2007 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature