Health care-associated infections (HAIs) are a global problem associated with significant
morbidity and mortality. Controlling the spread of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria is a major …

Streptococcus pyogenes is also known as group A Streptococcus (GAS) and is an important
human pathogen that causes considerable morbidity and mortality worldwide. The GAS …

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Background Preterm prelabour rupture of the fetal membranes (PPROM) precedes 30% of
preterm births and is a risk factor for early onset neonatal sepsis. As PPROM is strongly …

Background Infections such as group B Streptococcus (GBS) are an important cause of
maternal sepsis, yet limited data on epidemiology exist. This article, the third of 11, estimates …

Background Maternal infections are an important cause of maternal mortality and severe
maternal morbidity. We report the main findings of the WHO Global Maternal Sepsis Study …

Point-of-care sensors that enable the fast collection of information relevant to a patient's
health state can facilitate improved health access, reduce healthcare costs and improve the …

Background There is a need for a clear and actionable definition of maternal sepsis, in order
to better assess the burden of this condition, trigger timely and effective treatment and allow …

Vaginal Microbiome in Preterm Rupture of Membranes - Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics
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BACKGROUND: Sepsis is currently the leading cause of direct maternal death in the United
Kingdom. In this study, we aimed to determine frequency, temporal trends, and independent …