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RAPD PCR detects co-colonisation of multiple group B streptococcus genotypes: A practical molecular technique for screening multiple colonies.
Journal of microbiological methods - 1 Nov 2021
To Ka-Ning, Powell Oliver, Jamrozy Dorota, Kopunova Rachel, Anastasiadou Kyriaki, Faal Amadou, Secka Ousman, Chalker Victoria, Le Doare Kirsty, Jauneikaite Elita
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Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is a leading cause of neonatal meningitis, pneumonia, and sepsis. The biggest contributing factor of neonatal infections is due to vertical transmission from maternal colonisation of GBS in the genitourinary tract. Multiple serotype colonisation is often not investigated in epidemiological studies, but it is an important consideration for serotype-based vaccine development and...
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