Sequential multiplex PCR assay for determining capsular serotypes of colonizing S. pneumoniae

Asymptomatic nasopharyngeal carriage represents an important biological marker for monitoring pneumococcal serotype distribution and evaluating vaccine effects. Serotype determination by conventional method (Quellung reaction) is technically and financially challenging. On the contrary, PCR-based serotyping represents a simple, economic and promising alternative method.Evaluation StudiesJournal ArticleResearch Support, Non-U.S. Gov'tSCOPUS: ar.jinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishe

Dynamic Changes of Pneumococcal Serotypes after Introduction of PCV7 in Belgium

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