Evaluation of a multiplex PCR-based reverse line blot-hybridization assay for identification of serotype and surface protein antigens of Streptococcus agalactiae.

نویسندگان

  • Xianyu Zeng
  • Fanrong Kong
  • Julie Morgan
  • Gwendolyn L Gilbert
چکیده

A 33-primer multiplex PCR-based reverse line blot (mPCR/RLB) assay was developed to identify Streptococcus agalactiae serotypes and surface protein antigen genes simultaneously. It was evaluated by using 551 clinical isolates. The mPCR/RLB assay was more sensitive than conventional serotyping, especially for protein antigen typing, but otherwise the results correlated well.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Journal of clinical microbiology

دوره 44 10  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2006