Colonization of the gastrointestinal and genitourinary tracts of pregnant women with group B
Streptococcus (GBS) can result in vertical transmission to neonates during labor/delivery …

Objective: To detect the magnitude of group B streptococcal (GBS) colonization and disease
among a sample of pregnant women and their infants in Egypt. Study Design: Prospective …

Infection with group B streptococcus (GBS) results in 12,000 to 15,000 cases of neonatal
sepsis annually in the United States. GBS is transmitted vertically in up to 70% of infants …

Abstract Background Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is the leading cause of invasive
neonatal infection. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the analytical validation of qualitative …

OBJECTIVES. We set out to determine the accuracy and rapidity of various intrapartum
group B Streptococcus (GBS) colonization tests. STUDY DESIGN. We performed a …

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the potential improvement of introducing
an intrapartum test for the detection of Group B Streptococcus (GBS) during labor and to …

Abstract Objective Group B streptococci (GBS) may lead to early onset neonatal sepsis with
severe morbidity and mortality of newborns. Intrapartum detection of GBS is needed. The …

The CDC recommends antenatal screening of vaginal/rectal samples for Streptococcus
agalactiae at 35–37 weeks' gestation, with intra-partum antibiotic prophylaxis for positive …

Vertical transmission of group B Streptococcus (GBS) is among the leading causes of
neonatal illness and death. Colonization with GBS usually is screened weeks before …

A cross-sectional study was conducted at a Thai university hospital between November
2016 and March 2017 to evaluate the prevalence and risk factors of group B Streptococcus …