High prevalence of Group B Streptococcus colonization among pregnant women in Amman, Jordan

High prevalence of Group B Streptococcus colonization among pregnant women in Amman, Jordan

Abstract Background Little is known of the burden of Group B Streptococcus (GBS) colonization among pregnant women in Jordan. We conducted a pilot study to determine the prevalence of GBS among pregnant women in Amman, Jordan, where GBS testing is not routine. We also explored GBS serotypes and the...

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Main Authors: Kate Clouse, Asem Shehabi, Abel Mani Suleimat, Samir Faouri, Najwa Khuri-Bulos, Abeer Al Jammal, James Chappell, Kimberly B. Fortner, Anna B. Chamby, Tara M. Randis, Adam J. Ratner, David M. Aronoff, Natasha Halasa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-05-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Subjects:
Group B Streptococcus
GBS
Pregnancy
Jordan
Middle East
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12884-019-2317-4

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