Increasing Burden of Invasive Group B Streptococcal Disease in Nonpregnant Adults, 1990–2007

2009442 citationsJournal Articlebronze Open Access

Authors

Tami H. Skoff · National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases

Monica M. Farley · Veterans Health Administration

Susan Petit · Connecticut Department of Public Health

Allen S. Craig · Tennessee Department of Health

William Schaffner · Vanderbilt University

Ken Gershman · Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

Lee H. Harrison

Abstract

Invasive GBS disease in nonpregnant adults represents a substantial and increasing burden, particularly among older persons, black persons, and adults with diabetes. Prevention strategies are needed.

Topics & Keywords

Neonatal and Maternal Infections Streptococcal Infections and Treatments Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Clinical Infectious Diseases

Volume 49, Issue 1, pp. 85-92

DOI: 10.1086/599369

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