Quantification of Group B Streptococcus Load in the Mouse Vaginal Lumen via Swabbing and Chromogenic Culture
Abstract
Source: Patras, K. A. & Doran, K. S. A Murine Model of Group B Streptococcus Vaginal Colonization. J. Vis. Exp. (2016)This video demonstrates the quantification of vaginal Group B Streptococcus (GBS) load in a mouse model using swabbing and chromogenic culture. It outlines the steps involved in sample collection, plating, and colony counting to quantify GBS load in the mouse vaginal lumen.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Neonatal and Maternal Infections
Reproductive tract infections research
Preterm Birth and Chorioamnionitis
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Journal of Visualized Experiments
- Publication date
- 27 February 2026
- Language
- EN