Group B streptococcal disease: screening and treatment in pregnancy. The Obstetrician & Gynaecologist 2005;7:34-9.Bassel Abd El Malek, Embleton ND, Loughney AD. Group B streptococcal disease: Screening and treatment in pregnancy. Obstetric Gynaecol 2005;7:34-9....
If you have group B streptococcus and you give birth vaginally, your newborn may contract it as she moves through the birth canal. There’s a small chance your baby may become critically ill from the bacteria, which is why it’s important to get treatment for GBS (in the form of antibi...
Group B streptococcus, orStreptococcus agalactiae, is a gram-positive bacterium commonly found in the genital and gastrointestinal tracts of humans and less frequently in the upper respiratory tracts of children and adults, which poses significant health risks, particularly to neonates, young infants, p...
Key Points Streptococcus agalactiaeor Group BStreptococcus(GBS) is an important pathogen that affects neonates, peripartum women and the elderly worldwide. Prenatal maternal screening for GBS and antibiotic treatment has reduced the rate of neonatal GBS disease but the best long-term solution for cont...
Group B Streptococcus (GBS), or beta strep, is a normal bacterium commonly found in the intestinal tract along with other healthy bacteria. It is a transient bacterial colonization present intermittently throughout a woman's life. When present during pregnancy, women should more accurately be terme...
Group B Streptococcus, also known as Streptococcus agalactiae, was once considered a pathogen of only domestic animals, causing mastitis in cows. S agalactiae is now best known as a cause of postpartum infection and as the most common cause of neonatal s
Group B Streptococcus and Pregnancy: Critical Concepts and Management Nuances Importance :Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is a common pathogen with an effective treatment. However, it remains a significant cause of neonatal sepsis, morbidity, and mortality. The screening and management of this infection ...
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Group B Streptococcal Vaginal Colonization in the Third Trimester of Pregnancy OBJECTIVE: The presence of vaginal infections and Group B Streptococcus in the vaginal flora duringpregnancy, bears importance because various resultant co... E. Kirei,A. zer,D. Arkan,... - 《Gynecology Obstetrics & Re...
Group B streptococcus (GBS) colonisation during pregnancy can lead to invasive GBS disease (iGBS) in infants, including meningitis or sepsis, with a high mortality risk. Other outcomes include stillbirths, maternal infections, and prematurity. There are data gaps, notably regarding neurodevelopmental ...