Macrorestriction analysis of streptococcus agalactiae (group B Streptococcus) isolated from Malaysia

• Main Authors: Thong, Kwai Lin, Goh, Yee Ling, Leong, Wing Kong, Lim, Chin Theam, Ngeow, Yun Fong
• Format: Article
• Published: Society for General Microbiology 2004
• Subjects: Q Science (General); QR Microbiology
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/5578/; https://doi.org/10.1099/jmm.0.05384-0
• Institution: Universiti Malaya

Streptococcus agalactiae or group B streptococci (GBS) often colonize the gastrointestinal and urogenital tracts of women, who may transmit these organisms to their offspring during the birth process. Using PFGE analysis, the genetic diversity of GBS was studied for strains isolated from pregnant wo...