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Prevalence and Clinical Significance of Streptococcus dysgalactiae subspecies equisimilis (Groups C or G Streptococci) Colonization in Pregnant Women: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Joint Authors
Jaalama, M.
Palomäki, O.
Vuento, R.
Jokinen, A.
Uotila, Jukka
Source
Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-06-03
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objectives.
Little is known about the significance of Streptococcus G or C colonization in pregnant women.
The objective of this study was to assess whether vaginal Streptococcus group G or C colonization detected in late pregnancy increases the infectious morbidity of the mother or newborn.
Methods.
A total of 15,114 rectovaginal cultures taken at 35–37 weeks of pregnancy were analyzed at Tampere University Hospital, Finland, between 2012 and 2014.
From this laboratory data, all Streptococcus G or C-positive cultures were included to study maternal and neonatal infectious morbidity after delivery.
This study population was compared to women with a positive Streptococcus B culture and to women with a negative culture.
Results.
The prevalence of Streptococcus G or C colonization was 2.9%.
Significantly more postpartum endometritis was found in this study group.
No association was found between colonization and neonatal bacteremia.
Conclusions.
Streptococcus G or C colonization is associated with postpartum endometritis.
More research is needed to clarify if antibiotic prophylaxis is reasonable for this group during delivery.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Jaalama, M.& Palomäki, O.& Vuento, R.& Jokinen, A.& Uotila, Jukka. 2018. Prevalence and Clinical Significance of Streptococcus dysgalactiae subspecies equisimilis (Groups C or G Streptococci) Colonization in Pregnant Women: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1166058
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Jaalama, M.…[et al.]. Prevalence and Clinical Significance of Streptococcus dysgalactiae subspecies equisimilis (Groups C or G Streptococci) Colonization in Pregnant Women: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1166058
American Medical Association (AMA)
Jaalama, M.& Palomäki, O.& Vuento, R.& Jokinen, A.& Uotila, Jukka. Prevalence and Clinical Significance of Streptococcus dysgalactiae subspecies equisimilis (Groups C or G Streptococci) Colonization in Pregnant Women: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1166058
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1166058