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Alterations of the vaginal microbiome in healthy pregnant women positive for group B Streptococcus colonization during the third trimester
21 Dec 2022
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BACKGROUND: Streptococcus agalactiae or group B Streptococcus (GBS) asymptomatically colonizes the genitourinary tracts of up to 30% of pregnant women. Globally, GBS is an important cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality. GBS has recently been linked to adverse pregnancy outcomes. The potential interactions between GBS and the vaginal microbiome composition remain poorly understood. In addition, little is...
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