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Phenotypical characteristics of group B streptococcus in parturients.
The Brazilian journal of infectious diseases : an official publication of the Brazilian Society of Infectious Diseases - 1 Apr 2007
Simoes Jose Antonio, Alves Valeria Moraes Neder, Fracalanzza Sergio Eduardo Longo, de Camargo Rodrigo Pauperio Soares, Mathias Lenir, Milanez Helaine Maria Besteti Pires, Brolazo Eliane Melo
Abstract excerpt
Colonization by Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is highly prevalent among pregnant women, with prevalence rates ranging between 4% and 30%. The infection may be transmitted vertically and may result in serious neonatal consequences. In the period from November 2003 to May 2004, a cross-sectional study was carried out among 316 parturients at the Jundiaí Teaching Hospital to establish the prevalence of genital GBS...
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