Features of Streptococcus agalactiae strains recovered from pregnant women and newborns attending different hospitals in Ethiopia

Features of Streptococcus agalactiae strains recovered from pregnant women and newborns attending different hospitals in Ethiopia

Abstract Background Streptococcus agalactiae (Group B Streptococcus, GBS) serotypes, sequence types, and antimicrobial resistance profile vary across different geographic locations affecting disease patterns in newborns. These differences are important considerations for vaccine development efforts...

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Main Authors: Musa Mohammed Ali, Yimtubezinash Woldeamanuel, Daniel Asrat, Demissie Assegu Fenta, Bernard Beall, Stephanie Schrag, Lesley McGee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-11-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
S. agalactiae
GBS
Sequence type
Serotype
Antibiotic resistance
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-020-05581-8

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