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Group B streptococcus.

Authors :
Schuchat, Anne
Source :
Lancet. 1/2/1999, Vol. 353 Issue 9146, p51-56. 6p. 2 Charts, 1 Graph.
Publication Year :
1999

Abstract

Addresses the adverse outcomes of pregnancy attributable to group B streptococcus (GBS) disease, through a multicenter study which confirmed the important role of heavy colonisation with GBS in pre-term low-birthweight deliveries. How the pathogen has continued to evolve; The proportion of clinical infections capsular serotypes are causing.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01406736
Volume :
353
Issue :
9146
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Lancet
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
1456088
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(98)07128-1