Invasive Group B Streptococcal Disease in Non-pregnant Adults, Réunion Island, 2011

Invasive Group B Streptococcal Disease in Non-pregnant Adults, Réunion Island, 2011

Objectives: While the prevalence of Group B streptococcus (GBS) colonization is important, little is known about invasive GBS (iGBS) disease in tropical areas. Our objective was to assess the burden of iGBS disease among non-pregnant adults. Methods: A prospective hospital-based study of all non-pre...

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Main Authors: Guillaume Camuset, Sandrine Picot, Julien Jaubert, Gianandrea Borgherini, Cyril Ferdynus, Aurélie Foucher, Jean-Christophe Maïza, Olivier Fels, Claire Poyart, Patrice Poubeau, Patrick Gérardin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2015-06-01
Series:International Journal of Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Group B streptococcus
Invasive disease
Incidence
Diabetes mellitus
Tropical area
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1201971215000922

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