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Multiplex PCR Assay for Rapid and Accurate Capsular Typing of Group B Streptococci

Claire Poyart, Asmaa Tazi, Hélène Réglier‐Poupet, Annick Billoët, Nicole Assis Valadares Tavares, Josette Raymond, Patrick Trieu‐Cuot

Journal of Clinical Microbiology · 2007 · 286 citations · 15 references

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We developed a simple, specific, and sensitive two-multiplex-PCR assay that enabled the detection of all known group B streptococcal (GBS) capsular polysaccharides. This test is well adapted for GBS capsular polysaccharide typing in large-scale epidemiological studies.

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