title: Evaluation of a rapid latex test for direct detection of Streptococcus agalactiae in various obstetrical and gynaecological disorders.
abstract: Cervical samples collected during speculum examination in 413 women were tested for the presence of Streptococcus agalactiae by Gram staining, a new latex agglutination test and standard cultures. The results of each method are reported in correlation with the clinical circumstances of isolation. Gram stain and the latex agglutination test had a sensitivity of 30% and 78%, and a specificity of 89% and 98% respectively compared with culture. The sensitivity of the latex agglutination test was higher in cases of premature rupture of membranes (90%), presumed chorioamnionitis (86%), presumed post-partum endometritis (86%) and presumed salpingitis (87%). This latex agglutination test appears to be useful for identifying patients who are heavily colonized with Streptococcus agalactiae and are at a high risk of infection.
authors: Département de Microbiologie Médicale et Moléculaire, Centre National de Recherche Scientifique 1334, Tours, France.
authors: R
authors: R
authors: Quentin
authors: I
authors: I
authors: Dubarry
authors: C
authors: C
authors: Gignier
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Saulnier
authors: F
authors: F
authors: Pierre
authors: A
authors: A
authors: Goudeau
mesh_terms: D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D005831:Genital Diseases, Female / Q000382:microbiology*; D006801:Humans; D007841:Latex Fixation Tests; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000382:microbiology*; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D013292:Streptococcus agalactiae / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D014621:Vagina / Q000382:microbiology*