Can Group B Streptococci Cause Symptomatic Vaginitis?

• Main Authors: E. Honig (Author), J. W. Mouton (Author), W. I. van der Meijden (Author)
• Format: Knjiga
• Izdano: Hindawi Limited, 1999-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Teme: article
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Background: Maternal cervicovaginal colonization with Lancefield group B streptococci (GBS) is an important risk factor for neonatal morbidity and mortality. About 15% of women are carriers of GBS. Usually, they are asymptomatic.