Sequential multiplex PCR assay for determining capsular serotypes of colonizing <it>S. pneumoniae</it>
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Asymptomatic nasopharyngeal carriage represents an important biological marker for monitoring pneumococcal serotype distribution and evaluating vaccine effects. Serotype determination by conventional method (Quellung reaction) is tec...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2011-04-01
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| Series: | BMC Infectious Diseases |
| Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/100 |