Genital tract group B streptococcal colonization in pregnant women: a South Indian perspective

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Authors

Vijayan Sharmila · Indira Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute

Noyal Mariya Joseph · Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute

Thirunavukkarasu Arun Babu · Institute of Medical Sciences

Latha Chaturvedula · Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research

Sujatha Sistla · Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research

Abstract

The GBS colonization rate in our study was low. No resistance to penicillin or clindamycin was seen, while the majority of the isolates were resistant to tetracycline.

Topics & Keywords

Neonatal and Maternal Infections Streptococcal Infections and Treatments Maternal and Neonatal Healthcare

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries

Volume 5, Issue 08, pp. 592-595

DOI: 10.3855/jidc.1551

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