Kicks Count - Our Thursday Topic is Group B Strep. Many women carry Group B Strep naturally. It's the most common cause of serious infection in newborns and babies under 3 months
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Frontiers | Bacterial and Host Determinants of Group B Streptococcal Infection of the Neonate and Infant
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Oral probiotics to reduce vaginal group B streptococcal colonization in late pregnancy | Scientific Reports
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Perinatal Group B Streptococcal Infections: Virulence Factors, Immunity, and Prevention Strategies: Trends in Microbiology
Earthley - Let's talk about Group B Strep! In the US, pregnant women are usually screened for the presence of this bacteria between 35 and 37 weeks of pregnancy. 20 - 30%
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