Prevalance Of Group B Streptococci In Anovaginal Flora In Pregnant Women After 28 Weeks Of Gestation
Authors:
Dr Shreedevi Kori,
Dr. Manpreet Kaur J. Tehalia,
Format: Paperback | Genre : Medical Science | Other Book Detail
Format: Paperback | Genre : Medical Science | Other Book Detail
Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is a leading cause of neonatal infection in
the Western hemisphere. The recognition that maternal colonization
with the organism is a key factor in the occurrence of GBS associated
neonatal morbidity and mortality was a milestone in the history of
perinatal health¹. A nationwide change in health practices helped
diminish mortality and morbidity associated with the disease. In India,
however, the spectrum of group B streptococcal disease remains a
largely under recognized problem. Puerperal sepsis has been
described for centuries, and ancient Indian texts in 1500 BC have
recorded that good hygiene leads to a reduction in perinatal disease²
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