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Revision as of 14:54, 20 August 2012
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Overview
Perinatal Group B Streptococcal Disease a leading infectious cause of morbidity and mortality among newborns.
Group B Streptococcus (GBS) bacteria can be passed from a pregnant woman who is a carrier of the bacteria to her baby during labor. Since the bacteria can come and go, testing for GBS is needed every pregnancy. Toward the end of a pregnancy, the vagina and rectum are cultured with a swab at a prenatal appointment. Women with GBS are given an antibiotic during labor. Evidence based research studies show that using this test can reduce infant infections. [1]