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Coassociation between Group B Streptococcus and Candida albicans Promotes Interactions with Vaginal Epithelium.
Infection and immunity - 1 Apr 2018
Pidwill Grace R, Rego Sara, Jenkinson Howard F, Lamont Richard J, Nobbs Angela H
Abstract excerpt
Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is a leading cause of neonatal sepsis, pneumonia, and meningitis worldwide. In the majority of cases, GBS is transmitted vertically from mother to neonate, making maternal vaginal colonization a key risk factor for neonatal disease. The fungus Candida albicans is an opportunistic pathogen of the female genitourinary tract and the causative agent of vaginal thrush. Carriage of C....
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