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Group B streptococcus infection in pregnancy
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Group B streptococcus infection in pregnancy
Clin Perinatol.
2007 Sep.
Abstract
Group B streptococcus (streptococcus agalactiae), a gram-positive coccus, is one of the major causes of maternal or neonatal severe infection and sepsis. Maternal infection associated with GBS includes acute chorioamnionitis, endometritis, and urinary tract infection.
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