Abstract
Group B streptococcus (GBS) early-onset sepsis is a leading cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality. Two-thirds of infants with GBS sepsis are born to mothers with a negative third-trimester GBS culture—the current screening test. Given the transient nature of GBS colonization we evaluated the test characteristics of a rapid intrapartum GBS test and the current screening test along with the incidence of GBS conversion from the third trimester to intrapartum.
Full Text 
Sign-in/Register to access full text options
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Published version (
Free)
Free) 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a call
