Streptococcus Group B Monoclonal Antibody (HSB12-425.2), Invitrogen™

Description

• MA1-10707 detects Streptococci Group B
• MA1-10707 has been successfully used in ELISA applications
• The MA1-10707 immunogen is UV-inactivated Group B Streptococcus cells, types Ia, Ib, Ic, II, and III
• The genus Streptococcus is comprised of a variety of pathogenic and commensal bacteria with broad importance in both medicine and industry
• The genus Streptococcus is comprised of a wide variety of both pathogenic and commensal gram positive bacteria which are found to inhabit a wide range of hosts, including humans, horses, pigs and cows
• Within the host, streptococci are often found to colonize the mucosal surfaces of the mouth, nares and pharynx
• However, in certain circumstances, they may also inhabit the skin, heart or muscle tissue
• Streptococci are often important as part of animal natural flora, but under the right circumstance can cause disease
• Streptococci are classified largely according to the various serogroups
• Group A and B streptococci have particular importance in medicine as they can cause severe infections.