Phenotypical characteristics of group B streptococcus in parturients

Phenotypical characteristics of group B streptococcus in parturients

Colonization by Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is highly prevalent among pregnant women, with prevalence rates ranging between 4% and 30%. The infection may be transmitted vertically and may result in serious neonatal consequences. In the period from November 2003 to May 2004, a cross-sectional study w...

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Main Authors: Jose Antonio Simoes, Valeria Moraes Neder Alves, Sergio Eduardo Longo Fracalanzza, Rodrigo Pauperio Soares de Camargo, Lenir Mathias, Helaine Maria Besteti Pires Milanez, Eliane Melo Brolazo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier
Series:Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Streptococcus agalactiae
neonatal infections
antimicrobial resistance
serum type
GBS
pregnant woman
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