Maternal β-Hemolytic Streptococcal Pharyngeal Exposure and Colonization in Pregnancy
Objectives. To report the pharyngeal colonization rate of β-hemolytic streptococci and changes in the value of antistreptolysin O (ASO) and anti-DNase B serology titers during pregnancy. Methods. Healthy pregnant women were recruited and blood was drawn in each trimester. The upper limit of normal (...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2014-01-01
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| Series: | Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/639141 |