Detection of antibiotic resistance and capsular types of group B streptococci isolated from vaginal swabs of pregnant women

Introduction: Group B streptococcus (GBS) is an opportunistic pathogen that colonizes the gastrointestinal and genital tract of 10 - 30% of healthy people. It can cause early or late-onset neonatal disease manifested as pneumonia, sepsis, and meningitis. Penicillins are the first-choice therapy and...

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Main Authors: Paunović Bojana, Kekić Dušan, Kabić Jovana, Gajić Ina, Jovićević Miloš
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Belgrade, Medical Faculty 2023-01-01
Series:Medicinski Podmladak
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Online Access:https://scindeks-clanci.ceon.rs/data/pdf/0369-1527/2023/0369-15272305050P.pdf