title: Rapid detection of vaginal colonization with group B streptococci by means of latex agglutination.
abstract: Latex agglutination testing for colonization of the vagina with group B streptococci was carried out in 1100 patients. Samples underwent latex testing after 8 to 12 hours of preincubation in selective growth medium. This technique allowed a sensitivity of 91.8% and specificity of 97.6%. This study demonstrates the usefulness of latex agglutination testing in the detection of vaginal colonization with group B streptococci.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Bridgeport Hospital, CT 06610.
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Stiller
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Blair
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Clark
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Tinghitella
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007841:Latex Fixation Tests; D011247:Pregnancy; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D013292:Streptococcus agalactiae / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D014621:Vagina / Q000382:microbiology*