Multiplex PCR assay for rapid and accurate capsular typing of group B streptococci.
Poyart C., Tazi A., Reglier-Poupet H., Billoet A., Tavares N., Raymond J., Trieu-Cuot P.
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.
J. Clin. Microbiol. 45:1985-1988(2007) [ PubMed | SRS | CiteXplore ]
