Prevalence of colonization by Streptococcus agalactiae among pregnant women in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Prevalence of colonization by Streptococcus agalactiae among pregnant women in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Introduction: Maternal vaginal colonization by Streptococcus agalactiae (GBS) has an important impact on neonatal health but has not been studied in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The aim of this study was to determine its frequency and influencing factors. Methodology: Vaginal samples (n = 509)...

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Main Authors: Kashosi T Mitima, Steve Ntamako, Achippe M Birindwa, Ntakwinja Mukanire, John M Kivukuto, Kibendelwa Tsongo, Kanigula Mubagwa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries 2014-09-01
Series:Journal of Infection in Developing Countries
Subjects:
Streptococcus B
vaginal
colonization
pregnancy
Online Access:https://jidc.org/index.php/journal/article/view/5030
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