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BacteriologyStreptococcus pseudopneumoniae: Use of Whole-Genome Sequences To Validate Species Identification MethodsA correct identification of Streptococcus pseudopneumoniae is a prerequisite for investigating the clinical impact of the bacterium. The identification has traditionally relied on phenotypic methods.
Photo QuizAnswer to December 2019 Photo Quiz- BacteriologyMulticenter Diagnostic Accuracy Evaluation of the Luminex Aries Real-Time PCR Assay for Group B Streptococcus Detection in Lim Broth-Enriched Samples
The vertical transmission of group B Streptococcus (GBS) strains causing neonatal sepsis is one of the leading reasons for neonatal mortality worldwide. The gold standard for GBS detection is enriched culture with or without the aid of chromogenic agars.
- The Brief CaseThe Brief Case: Too Beta To Be a “B”
