[HTML][HTML] Prevalence of Group B Streptococcus maternal colonization, serotype distribution, and antimicrobial resistance in Sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review …

F Wadilo, E Hailemeskel, K Kedir, Z El-Khatib… - Journal of Global …, 2023 - Elsevier
ABSTRACT Objective Group B Streptococcus (GBS)-associated maternal, perinatal, and
neonatal mortality and morbidity disproportionately affects Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). This …

Pathogenic mechanism, detection methods and clinical significance of group B Streptococcus

XY Yuan, HZ Liu, JF Liu, Y Sun, Y Song - Future Microbiology, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is the main pathogen of perinatal infection. It can lead to
adverse pregnancy, maternal infection, premature delivery, abortion, stillbirth and a series of …

Prevalence, Antimicrobial Susceptibility Pattern and Associated Factors of Group B Streptococcus Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care at Bule Hora …

O Husen, M Kannaiyan Abbai, A Aliyo… - Infection and Drug …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Background In many parts of the world, Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is a major cause of
maternal and neonatal illness and mortality. It has a negative impact on neonatal and …

Group B Streptococcus colonization rate and serotype distribution among pregnant women and their newborns at Adama Hospital Medical College, Ethiopia

MM Ali, D Asrat, DA Fenta, TE Chaka… - Scientific reports, 2020 - nature.com
Rectovaginal area of pregnant women can be colonized transiently with group B
Streptococcus (GBS) without causing disease. The bacteria can be transmitted to the …

Group B streptococci vaginal-recto colonization, vertical transmission to newborns, antimicrobial susceptibility profile and associated factors in selected health facilities …

Y Leykun, C Genet, W Mulu - Infection and Drug Resistance, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
Background Group B streptococci (GBS) is an important pathogen involved in stillbirths,
neonatal deaths and neurological defects, and the occurrence of multi-drug resistance …

Complicated Streptococcus agalactiae Sepsis with/without Meningitis in Young Infants and Newborns: The Clinical and Molecular Characteristics and Outcomes

C Lin, SM Chu, HC Wang, PH Yang, HR Huang… - Microorganisms, 2021 - mdpi.com
Background: Streptococcus agalactiae (also known as group B streptococcus, GBS) is
associated with high mortality and morbidity rates in infants, especially those with …

Prevalence of group B Streptococcus recto-vaginal colonization, vertical transmission, and antibiotic susceptibility among pregnant women in Ethiopia: a systematic …

H Bekele, A Debella, T Getachew, B Balis… - Frontiers in Public …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Background Maternal Group B Streptococcus (GBS) recto-vaginal colonization is the most
common route for early onset neonatal GBS diseases. A good understanding of the rate of …

[HTML][HTML] Prevalence and capsular type distribution of group B Streptococcus isolated from vagina of pregnant women in Nghe An province, Vietnam

TQ Hanh, V Van Du, PT Hien, DD Chinh… - Iranian journal of …, 2020 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Materials and Methods: Vaginal swabs were collected from pregnant women at 35–37
weeks of gestation at the Nghe An Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital, Vietnam between May …

Vertical Transmission of Group B Streptococcus, Prevalence, Associated Factors, and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Profile among Newborns Delivered at Health …

A Tesfaye, M Fekede, F Getu, S Mekuria… - International Journal …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Background. Group B Streptococcus (GBS) colonizes the rectovaginal area of women and
vertically transmitted to neonates. This bacterium has been linked to severe neonatal …

Distribution and Prevalence of Serotypes of Group B Streptococcus Isolated from Pregnant Women in 30 Countries: A Systematic Review

MM Silva, ÉA Silva, CNT Oliveira, MLC Santos… - Maternal-Fetal …, 2023 - mednexus.org
Objective: This review aimed to compile scientific data on the distribution and prevalence of
group B Streptococcus (GBS) serotypes isolated from pregnant women across 30 countries …