Accuracy of an Accelerated, Culture-Based Assay for Detection of Group B Streptococcus
Objective. To determine the validity of a novel Group B Streptococcus (GBS) diagnostic assay for the detection of GBS in antepartum patients. Study Design. Women were screened for GBS colonization at 35 to 37 weeks of gestation. Three vaginal-rectal swabs were collected per patient; two were process...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2013-01-01
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Series: | Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/367935 |