Evaluation of matrix-assisted laser desorption ionisation time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS) for the Identification of Group B Streptococcus

Abstract Objective Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is a leading cause of neonatal meningitis and sepsis worldwide. Intrapartum antibiotics given to women carrying GBS are an effective means of reducing disease in the first week of life. Rapid and reliable tests are needed to accurately identify GBS from...

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Hauptverfasser:	Ka-Ning To, Emma Cornwell, Roger Daniel, Sweenie Goonesekera, Elita Jauneikaite, Victoria Chalker, Kirsty Le Doare
Format:	Artigo
Sprache:	Inglês
Veröffentlicht:	BMC 2019-02-01
Schriftenreihe:	BMC Research Notes
Schlagworte:	Group B Streptococcus Streptococcus agalactiae Rapid diagnostics MALDI-TOF MS
Online-Zugang:	http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13104-019-4119-1
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