Streptococcus agalactiae from Ethiopian pregnant women; prevalence, associated factors and antimicrobial resistance: alarming for prophylaxis

• Main Authors: Mucheye Gizachew (Author), Moges Tiruneh (Author), Feleke Moges (Author), Mulat Adefris (Author), Zemene Tigabu (Author), Belay Tessema (Author)
• Format: Knjiga
• Izdano: BMC, 2019-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Teme: article
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Abstract Background Maternal Streptococcus agalactiae (Group B Streptococcus, GBS) colonization rates and its antibiotic resistance patterns provide important information useful in guiding prevention strategies. There is a paucity of evidence about GBS in the Amhara National Regional State, Ethiopia...