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.
Publication types
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Evaluation Study
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Bacterial Capsules / chemistry
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Bacterial Capsules / classification*
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Bacterial Capsules / genetics
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Bacterial Typing Techniques
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Base Sequence
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Humans
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Molecular Sequence Data
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Polymerase Chain Reaction / methods*
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Sensitivity and Specificity
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Sequence Analysis, DNA
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Streptococcal Infections / epidemiology*
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Streptococcal Infections / microbiology
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Streptococcus agalactiae / classification*
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Streptococcus agalactiae / genetics
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Time Factors
Associated data
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GENBANK/AAJO01000077
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GENBANK/AM498295
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GENBANK/AM498296