Group B Streptococcus detection in pregnant women: comparison of qPCR assay, culture, and the Xpert GBS rapid test

• Main Authors: Laura L. Vieira (Author), Amanda V. Perez (Author), Monique M. Machado (Author), Michele L. Kayser (Author), Daniela V. Vettori (Author), Ana Paula Alegretti (Author), Charles F. Ferreira (Author), Janete Vettorazzi (Author), Edimárlei G. Valério (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2019-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is one of the most important causative agents of neonatal sepsis. As administration of prophylactic antibiotics during labor can prevent GBS infection, routine screening for this bacterium in prenatal care before the onset of labor is recommended. Howe...