A novel quantitative PCR assay for the detection of Streptococcus pneumoniae using the competence regulator gene target comX.

In conclusion, we have developed a novel quantitative PCR assay with increased analytical sensitivity for the detection of S. pneumoniae, which may be used to develop a rapid bedside test for the direct detection of S. pneumoniae in clinical specimens.
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Source: Journal of Medical Microbiology - December 1, 2015 Category: Microbiology Authors: Habets MN, Cremers AJ, Bos MP, Savelkoul P, Eleveld MJ, Meis JF, Hermans PW, Melchers WJ, de Jonge MI, Diavatopoulos DA Tags: J Med Microbiol Source Type: research