Identification of Group B Streptococcus Serotypes and Genotypes in Late Pregnant Women and Neonates That Are Associated With Neonatal Early-Onset Infection in a South China Population

• Main Authors: Zhu Yao (Author), Wu Jiayin (Author), Zheng Xinyi (Author), Chen Ling (Author), He Mingyuan (Author), Ma Simin (Author), Lin Yayin (Author), Lin Xinzhu (Author), Chen Chao (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2020-05-01T00:00:00Z.
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Background: Group B streptococcus (GBS) colonized in late pregnancies has been associated with neonatal early-onset GBS disease (GBS-EOD) in China.Objective: This study investigated if GBS serotype and genotype in late pregnancy is associated with GBS-EOD, providing a reference for GBS-EOD preventio...