Invasive Group B Streptococcal Disease in Neonates and Infants, Italy, Years 2015–2019
Invasive infections by group B streptococci (iGBS) are the leading cause of sepsis and meningitis in the first three months of life worldwide. The clinical and microbiological characteristics of neonatal and infant iGBS in Italy during the years 2015–2019 were investigated. Voluntary-based surveilla...
Main Authors: | Roberta Creti, Monica Imperi, Alberto Berardi, Erika Lindh, Giovanna Alfarone, Marco Pataracchia, Simona Recchia, The Italian Network on Neonatal and Infant GBS Infections |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-12-01
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Series: | Microorganisms |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/9/12/2579 |
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