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A Murine Model of Group B Streptococcus Vaginal Colonization
Published on: November 16, 2016
Updates on Group B Streptococcus Infection in the Field of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Yeseul Choi1,2, Hyung-Soo Han1,2,3,4, Gun Oh Chong4,5
1Graduate Program, Department of Biomedical Science, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41944, Republic of Korea.
Abstract:
Group B Streptococcus (GBS, Streptococcus agalactiae) is a Gram-positive bacterium that is commonly found in the gastrointestinal and urogenital tracts. However, its colonization during pregnancy is an important cause of maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality worldwide. Herein, we specifically looked at GBS in relation to the field of Obstetrics (OB) along with the field of Gynecology (GY). In this review, based on the clinical significance of GBS in the field of OBGY, topics of how GBS is being detected, treated, and should be prevented are addressed.
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