Correlates of vaginal colonization with group B streptococci among pregnant women
Background: A study of genital colonization by group B streptococcus (GBS) was conducted in pregnant women in their third trimester, which is a known risk factor of morbidity and mortality among newborns. Aims: The present study was undertaken to study the prevalence and the correlates of vaginal co...
Main Authors: | Tsering Chomu Dechen, Kar Sumit, Pal Ranabir |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2010-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Global Infectious Diseases |
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Online Access: | http://www.jgid.org/article.asp?issn=0974-777X;year=2010;volume=2;issue=3;spage=236;epage=241;aulast=Dechen |
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