Analysis of virulence factors and antibiotic resistance genes in group B streptococcus from clinical samples

Analysis of virulence factors and antibiotic resistance genes in group B streptococcus from clinical samples

Abstract Background Streptococcus agalacticae (Group B Streptococcus, GBS) is one of the most important causative agents of serious infections among neonates. This study was carried out to identify antibiotic resistance and virulence genes associated with GBS isolated from pregnant women. Methods A...

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Main Authors: Raymond Mudzana, Rooyen T. Mavenyengwa, Muchaneta Gudza-Mugabe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-01-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Group B streptococcus
Virulence genes
Antibiotic resistance genes
PCR
Zimbabwe
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-021-05820-6

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