Group B streptococcal infection classification
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Rim Halaby, M.D. [2]
Overview
Classification
Infection in Pregnant Women
Infection of pregnant women with GBS can lead to:
- No symptoms (asymptomatic carrier)
- Urinary tract infection
- Chorioamnionitis
- Endometritis
- Premature rupture of membrane
Infection in Neonates
Infection in neonates can be classified as:
- Early onset infection (within 24-48 hours, up to one week)
- Late onset infection
GBS infection in neonates may lead to:
Infection in Men and Non-Pregnant Women
GBS infection in non pregnant adults occur mainly in elderly and subjects with underlying disease, such as diabetes. GBS infection in elderly can manifest as:
- Pneumonia
- Skin and soft tissue infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Septic arthritis
- Urosepsis
- Peritonitis
- Meningitis
- Endocarditis
- IV catheter infection