Maternal group B streptococ- cal (GBS) genital tract colonization at term in women who have asymptomatic GBS bacteriuria. Infectious diseases in Obstet Gynecol 2003;11(4):203-7.McKenna DS, Matson S, Northern I. Maternal group B streptococcal (GBS) genital tract colonization at term in women...
Also Known As: Group B Beta-hemolytic Streptococcus, Group B Streptococcus, Group B Strep, GBS, Strep Group B, Streptococcus agalactiae, Beta-hemolytic Strep Culture Board Approved At a Glance Why Get Tested? To screen a pregnant woman for the presence of group B streptococcus (GBS) in her...
Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is one of the most common bacteria isolated in human chorioamnionitis, which is a major risk factor for premature birth and brain injuries. Males are at greater risk than females for developing lifelong neurobehavioural disord
Group B Streptococcus (GBS; Streptococcus agalactiae) is an encapsulated Gram-positive bacterium that colonizes the gastrointestinal mucosa and female genital tract. Estimations suggest that 11%–35% of all women worldwide are colonized, with the wide range reflecting regional variations.1,2 GBS is ...
All isolates were identified based on colony morphology, β-haemolysis, Gram staining, catalase test, and commercial GBS latex-agglutination assays (Slidex Strepto B, bioMérieux, France). PCR amplification of a species-specific regulatory genedltR, was used as molecular confirmation of GBS45. ...
Each year between 1,200 and 1,900 people die due to invasive group A strep disease. Globally, the burden from group A strep infections is even greater. For example, the World Health Organization estimates: 111 million children in the developing world have impetigo 470,000 new cases of ...
Disease burden and antimicrobial resistance of invasive group B streptococcus among infants in China: a protocol for a national prospective observational s... GBS isolates will be serotyped using the Strep-B-Latex rapid latex agglutination test for serotyping of Group B streptococci. Multi-locus seq...
Strep Group B Broth is intended only for use as an enrichment step for isolating group B streptococci. After incubation the broth should be sub-cultured onto a non-selective medium to isolate potential group B streptococci. This will allow for additional biochemical and/or serological tests to be...
Parent and public involvement: The Group B Strep Support (GBSS https://gbss.org.uk) charity provided input at all stages of the study including identification of research question, development of study protocol, study conduct and interpretation of the results. Their input was crucial to ensure ...
Anne Bouvet, Centre National de Référence des Streptocoques, Paris; Dr Ibrahim Hassan, Wythenshawe Hospital; Prof. Maria Zambon, HPA Executive Sponsor for the guideline development; Mr Grahame Antony Short, H.M. Coroner for the County of Hampshire. Finally, we extend our thanks to the many...