Alterations of the vaginal microbiome in healthy pregnant women positive for group B Streptococcus colonization during the third trimester

Alterations of the vaginal microbiome in healthy pregnant women positive for group B Streptococcus colonization during the third trimester

Abstract Background Streptococcus agalactiae or group B Streptococcus (GBS) asymptomatically colonizes the genitourinary tracts of up to 30% of pregnant women. Globally, GBS is an important cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality. GBS has recently been linked to adverse pregnancy outcomes. The pot...

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Main Authors: Sarah Shabayek, Asmaa M. Abdellah, Mohammed Salah, Mohammed Ramadan, Nora Fahmy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-12-01
Series:BMC Microbiology
Subjects:
Vagina
Microbiome
Group B Streptococcus
Streptococcus agalactiae
Pregnant
Third trimester
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12866-022-02730-8

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12866-022-02730-8

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