| Literature DB >> 23390279 |
Nadege Bourgeois-Nicolaos1, Anne-Gael Cordier, Christelle Guillet-Caruba, François Casanova, Alexandra Benachi, Florence Doucet-Populaire.
Abstract
The Xpert GBS real-time PCR assay for the detection of group B streptococci (GBS) in antepartum screening samples was evaluated on amniotic fluid samples collected from 139 women with premature rupture of membrane at term. When any intrapartum positive result from the Xpert GBS or culture was considered a true positive, the sensitivities of the Xpert GBS and culture were 92.3% and 84.6%, respectively. This assay could enhance exact identification of candidates for intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis.Entities:
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Year: 2013 PMID: 23390279 PMCID: PMC3666785 DOI: 10.1128/JCM.03356-12
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Clin Microbiol ISSN: 0095-1137 Impact factor: 5.948