Potential Application of Bacteriophages in Enrichment Culture for Improved Prenatal Streptococcus agalactiae Screening
Vertical transmission of Streptococcus agalactiae can cause neonatal infections. A culture test in the late stage of pregnancy is used to screen for the presence of maternal S. agalactiae for intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis. For the test, a vaginal–rectal sample is recommended to be enr...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-10-01
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Series: | Viruses |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/10/10/552 |