Group B streptococcus (GBS) colonization and disease among pregnant women: a historical cohort study

Maternal GBS colonization is associated with early-onset neonatal sepsis and extensive efforts are directed to preventing this complication. Less is known regarding the maternal risks of GBS colonization. We seek to provide a modern estimate of the incidence of GBS colonization as well as invasive GBS disease.
Source: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Category: OBGYN Authors: Tags: IDSOG Abstract Source Type: research