Establishing a Mouse Model of Vaginal Group B <i>Streptococcus</i> Infection
Source: Patras, K. A., Doran, K. S. A Murine Model of Group B Streptococcus Vaginal Colonization. J. Vis. Exp. (2016)This video demonstrates the preparation and vaginal inoculation of a hormone-treated female mouse with Group B Streptococcus to model infection. It explains how to culture and prepare the bacteria, administer the inoculum into the vaginal lumen, and ensure successful infection.
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Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Visualized Experiments
- Published
- 2026-02-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3791/24425
- Primary Topic
- Neonatal and Maternal Infections
- Type
- article
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