Rapid classification of group B Streptococcus serotypes based on matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization-time of flight mass spectrometry and machine learning techniques

Abstract Background Group B streptococcus (GBS) is an important pathogen that is responsible for invasive infections, including sepsis and meningitis. GBS serotyping is an essential means for the investigation of possible infection outbreaks and can identify possible sources of infection. Although i...

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Main Authors: Hsin-Yao Wang, Wen-Chi Li, Kai-Yao Huang, Chia-Ru Chung, Jorng-Tzong Horng, Jen-Fu Hsu, Jang-Jih Lu, Tzong-Yi Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-12-01
Series:BMC Bioinformatics
Subjects:
GBS
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12859-019-3282-7