Rapid detection of vaginal colonization with group B streptococci by means of latex agglutination

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

Abstract

Latex agglutination testing for colonization of the vagina with group B streptococci was carried out in 1100 patients. Samples underwent latex testing after 8 to 12 hours of preincubation in selective growth medium. This technique allowed a sensitivity of 91.8% and specificity of 97.6%. This study demonstrates the usefulness of latex agglutination testing in the detection of vaginal colonization with group B streptococci.

First Page

566

Last Page

8

DOI

10.1016/s0002-9378(89)80028-6

Publication Date

3-1-1989

Identifier

2648833 (pubmed); 10.1016/s0002-9378(89)80028-6 (doi); S0002-9378(89)80028-6 (pii)

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