Differential rates of Group B Streptococcus (GBS) colonization in pregnant women in a racially diverse area in London, UK: a cross-sectional study.

CONCLUSION: This study identified high maternal GBS colonization rates in racially and socially diverse population. Highest rates were seen in women of black African origin and also with higher parity and BMI. Further research is needed to understand the relationship between these factors and rectovaginal colonization. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. PMID: 30734508 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: BJOG : An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology - Category: OBGYN Authors: Tags: BJOG Source Type: research