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Low carriage rate of group B streptococcus in pregnant women in Maputo, Mozambique

Authors :
Steenwinkel, F.D.O. (Florentien) de
Tak, H.V. (Henrike)
Muller, A.E. (Anouk)
Nouwen, J.L. (Jan)
Oostvogel, P.M. (Paul)
Mocumbi, S.M. (Sibone)
Steenwinkel, F.D.O. (Florentien) de
Tak, H.V. (Henrike)
Muller, A.E. (Anouk)
Nouwen, J.L. (Jan)
Oostvogel, P.M. (Paul)
Mocumbi, S.M. (Sibone)
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

The prevalence of group B streptococcus (GBS) carriage varies strongly with geographical region. A study was done to determine the prevalence of GBS in women in Maputo, Mozambique. The method used was a rectovaginal swab which was taken from women between 35 and 37

Details

Database :
OAIster
Notes :
Tropical Medicine & International Health vol. 13 no. 3, pp. 427-429, English
Publication Type :
Electronic Resource
Accession number :
edsoai.ocn929971672
Document Type :
Electronic Resource
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111.j.1365-3156.2008.02018.x