| Literature DB >> 25249270 |
Caroline Joubrel1, Nicolas Gendron2, Nicolas Dmytruk2, Gérald Touak2, Martine Verlaguet2, Claire Poyart3, Hélène Réglier-Poupet4.
Abstract
We compared the performances and the cost-effectiveness of 5 selective media for Group B Streptococcus (GBS) screening in vaginal samples from pregnant women. The usefulness of these media is unquestionable for GBS screening; the choice will depend largely on the laboratory organization.Entities:
Keywords: Chromogenic medium; Granada medium; Group B Streptococcus; MALDI-TOF MS; Streptococcus agalactiae; Vaginal screening
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Year: 2014 PMID: 25249270 DOI: 10.1016/j.diagmicrobio.2014.08.005
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Diagn Microbiol Infect Dis ISSN: 0732-8893 Impact factor: 2.803