490: GBS Urinary Tract Infections: Is the risk of pyelonephritis as high as with E. Coli?

GBS colonization of the lower urinary tract in pregnancy is associated with severe infections such as chorioamnionitis, endometritis, and pyelonephritis. We sought to explore pregnancy morbidity secondary to lower urinary tract colonization or infection with GBS as compared to E. coli, a more common urinary pathogen.
Source: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Category: OBGYN Authors: Tags: Poster Session II Source Type: research