Group B Streptococcus infection in pregnancy.

Introduction/objective. Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is normally found in the body. This is one of the important factors that should be investigated during pregnancy. In women, group B Streptococcus is most often found in the vagina and rectum, which is why there is a risk of transmission from a pregnant woman to the fetus during labor, the chances of which decrease when the mother receives treatment. Methodology. For this paper, we consulted studies in the literature and selected the essential information on the complications of this infection. Results. Pregnant women are tested for GBS as part of routine prenatal care between 36 and 38 weeks of pregnancy. If the results show that GBS is present, most women will receive intravenous antibiotics once the labor has begun. This is done to help protect the fetus from being infected. The best time for treatment is during labor. Penicillin is the most commonly used antibiotic to prevent early-onset disease in newborns. Discussion and conclusions. Pregnant women should be tested for GBS, and if the test is positive, the baby can be monitored for GBS after birth. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]