Use of MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry for rapid identification of group B Streptococcus on chromID Strepto B agar

Use of MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry for rapid identification of group B Streptococcus on chromID Strepto B agar

Background: Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is a known leading causative pathogen of neonatal infection. Efficient screening and identification of women colonized with GBS is important for the prevention of invasive neonatal infections. Methods: A total of 628 vaginal/rectal specimens were collected fro...

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Main Authors: Lu Binghuai, Shi Yanli, Zhang Shuchen, Zhu Fengxia, Li Dong, Cui Yanchao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2014-10-01
Series:International Journal of Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Group B Streptococcus
Matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization–time of flight mass spectrometry
chromID Strepto B agar
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