Analysis of vaginal and rectal sampling methods for maternal group B streptococcal isolation
Background: Group B streptococci (GBS) is considered as an important cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends recto-vaginal sampling of pregnant women and the use of selective broth medium for GBS isolation. This study was done to eva...
Main Authors: | V Sharmila, T Arun Babu |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2019-01-01
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Series: | Tropical Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology |
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Online Access: | http://www.tjogonline.com/article.asp?issn=0189-5117;year=2019;volume=36;issue=3;spage=387;epage=390;aulast=Sharmila |
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