title: Evaluation of optimal storage temperature, time, and transport medium for detection of group B Streptococcus in StrepB carrot broth.
abstract: The performances of the ESwab and Amies transport media were evaluated for optimal survival of group B streptococcus (GBS) in StrepB carrot broth. ESwab was superior to Amies at all temperatures evaluated but was optimal at 21°C and 24°C, whereas recovery in Amies was significantly decreased at these temperatures.
authors.affiliation: Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada.
authors.forename: Ashton
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Trotman-Grant
authors.forename: Trisha
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Raney
authors.forename: Jennifer
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Dien Bard
mesh_terms: D001431:Bacteriological Techniques / Q000379:methods*; D003470:Culture Media / Q000737:chemistry*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D050296:Microbial Viability; D011247:Pregnancy; D013048:Specimen Handling / Q000379:methods*; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000175:diagnosis*; D013292:Streptococcus agalactiae / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D013696:Temperature; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D003470:Culture Media