Background Streptococcus agalactiae (group B streptococcus; GBS) is a significant cause of
perinatal and neonatal infections worldwide. To detect GBS colonization in pregnant …

Abstract INTRODUCTION: Group B Streptococcus (GBS), a source of neonatal infection,
colonizes the gastrointestinal and genitourinary tracts of pregnant women. Routine …

Prevalence of group B Streptococcus colonization among pregnant women attending antenatal
clinic of Hawassa Health Center, Hawassa, Ethiopia | Ethiopian Journal of Health Development …

Background and aim: Group B Streptococcus (GBS) has emerged as a leading cause of
illness and death among neonates. The study was conducted to estimate the prevalence of …

BACKGROUND: Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is recognized as an important cause of
maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. Maternal vaginal carriage of GBS …

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the prevalence of maternal and neonatal colonization with group B
streptococcus (GBS) and Escherichia coli, and examine GBS serotypes and susceptibility to …

Literature has shown varying results regarding the presence of group B Streptococcal (GBS)
infection in pregnant females with preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM). The …

OBJETIVO: identificar a prevalência e os fatores de risco de colonização materna por
estreptococo do grupo B (EGB) em gestantes com trabalho de parto prematuro (TPP) e/ou …

OBJETIVO: estudar a colonização bacteriana do canal cervical em gestantes com trabalho
de parto prematuro ou com ruptura prematura de membranas. MÉTODOS: foram avaliadas …

Background: Maternal vaginal colonisation with Group B Streptococcus (GBS, Streptococcus
agalactiae) at the time of delivery can cause vertical transmission to the neonate. GBS is the …