Effect of probiotics on mother-to-neonate vertical transmission of Group B Streptococci: a prospective open-label randomized study
Group B Streptococci (GBS) are common vaginal bacteria found in 20 –30% of pregnant women and a significant cause of invasive infections in newborns. Recently, attention has been focused on the efficacy of probiotics during the perinatal period. However, the effect of probiotic intake on the mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of GBS remains unknown.
Source: Pediatrics and Neonatology - Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Yuriha Kasai, Mitsutaka Komatsu, Yudai Toyama, Saki Nakano, Ken Hisata, Mie Yamada, Toshiaki Shimizu Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
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