title: Effect of transport time, temperature, and concentration on the survival of group B streptococci in amies transport medium.
abstract: The impact of transport time and temperature on survival of group B streptococci (GBS) in Amies transport medium was evaluated. Viability of 10 or more CFU of GBS was maintained for 4 days at 24 or 3 degrees C. However, there was a significant decrease in viability for GBS held at 30 degrees C for 4 days.
authors.affiliation: Magee-Womens Research Institute, University of Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3180, USA.
authors.forename: K A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Stoner
authors.forename: L K
authors.initials: LK
authors.lastname: Rabe
authors.forename: S L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Hillier
mesh_terms: D001431:Bacteriological Techniques / Q000592:standards; D002487:Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. / Q000592:standards; D015169:Colony Count, Microbial; D003470:Culture Media; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / Q000175:diagnosis; D012007:Rectum / Q000382:microbiology; D013048:Specimen Handling / Q000379:methods*; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000175:diagnosis; D013292:Streptococcus agalactiae / Q000254:growth & development* / Q000302:isolation & purification; D013696:Temperature; D013997:Time Factors; D014481:United States; D014621:Vagina / Q000382:microbiology
chemical_list: D003470:Culture Media