From: Multiplex quantitative PCR for detection of lower respiratory tract infection and meningitis caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae and Neisseria meningitidis
Bacterial species
Culture and/or microscopic examination
16 S rRNA PCR
qmPCR
Total number
No. on antibiotic treatment
Spn9802 PCR
ctrA PCR
S. pneumoniae
+
5
2
-
9
N. meningitidis
+ a
8
3
- b
63