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Group B Streptococcus and the Vaginal Microbiota
3 Aug 2017
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Background: Streptococcus agalactiae (group B Streptococcus [GBS]) is an important neonatal pathogen and emerging cause of disease in adults. The major risk factor for neonatal disease is maternal vaginal colonization. However, little is known about the relationship between GBS and vaginal microbiota. Methods: Vaginal lavage samples from nonpregnant women were tested for GBS, and amplicon-based sequencing...
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