Compositions and methods for detecting streptococcus agalactiae capsular polysaccharide synthesis genes

摘要

This invention relates generally to Group B streptococci (GBS) Streptococcus agalactiae detection. More specifically, the present invention provides for novel probes for a specific and sensitive diagnostic test of GBS. These GBS-specific probes hybridize with the capsular polysaccharide synthesis (cps) gene. Arrays comprising the probes immobilized on a support for hybridization analysis and methods for GBS detection using the probes are also provided.