Prevalence and Clinical Significance of Streptococcus dysgalactiae subspecies equisimilis (Groups C or G Streptococci) Colonization in Pregnant Women: A Retrospective Cohort Study

• Main Authors: M. Jaalama (Author), O. Palomäki (Author), R. Vuento (Author), A. Jokinen (Author), J. Uotila (Author)
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• Udgivet: Hindawi Limited, 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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Objectives. Little is known about the significance of Streptococcus G or C colonization in pregnant women. The objective of this study was to assess whether vaginal Streptococcus group G or C colonization detected in late pregnancy increases the infectious morbidity of the mother or newborn. Methods...