The potential of residual clinical Group B Streptococcus swabs for assessing the vaginorectal microbiome in late pregnancy

Abstract The maternal pregnancy microbiome (including genitourinary and gut) has been linked to important pregnancy/birth and later childhood health outcomes. However, such sampling as part of large population cohort studies is logistically and financially challenging. Many countries routinely colle...

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Published in:	Scientific Reports
Main Authors:	Laura K. Boelsen, Melanie J. Williams, Yeukai TM. Mangwiro, Herah Hansji, Anna Czajko, Vanessa Marcelino, Samuel Forster, Joanne M. Said, Catherine Satzke, Richard Saffery
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Nature Portfolio 2024-08-01
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-70431-5