Molecular characterization of pathogenic group B streptococcus from a tertiary hospital in Shanxi, China: High incidence of sequence type 10 strains in infants/pregnant women

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BACKGROUND: Group B streptococcus (GBS) is a leading cause of serious infection in infants. Understanding its regional molecular epidemiology is helpful for regulating efficient prevention practice. METHODS: A retrospective study was conducted to collected data from infants and pregnant women with culture-proven GBS disease in the largest women and children's medical center in Shanxi between January 2017 and...

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