An analysis of the vaginal microbiota in women positive for group B Streptococcus during the third trimester of pregnancy

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BACKGROUND: Presently, 20-40% of pregnant women are colonized with Streptococcus agalactiae, which is commonly referred to as Group B Streptococcus (GBS). Numerous studies have demonstrated the association of GBS colonization with adverse pregnancy outcomes and neonatal infectious diseases. However, few studies have explored the complex interactions between GBS and other reproductive tract microbes. METHOD: This...

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