An abundance of aliC and aliD genes were identified in saliva using a novel multiplex qPCR to characterize group II non-encapsulated pneumococci with improved specificity
Claire S. Laxton, Femke L. Toekiran, Tzu-Yi Lin, Beta D. Lomeda, Maikel S. Hislop, Lance E. Keller, Orchid M. Allicock, Anne L. Wyllie
The paper develops a novel multiplex qPCR assay to detect and classify non-encapsulated pneumococci (NESp) by targeting aliC and aliD genes, showing high specificity and prevalence in saliva samples.
Microbiology · Apr 25, 2025Peer-reviewedMicrobiology