May 1, 2025 · The results help healthcare providers know who's at increased risk for having a baby who could get GBS disease. Healthcare providers can then take steps to decrease this risk.

May 15, 2022 · Epidemiologic data have indicated the potential of prelabor invasion of the uterus by group B Streptococcus, and metagenomic analysis revealed the presence of group B Streptococcus …

Group B streptococcus (GBS) is the leading cause of newborn infection, with the primary risk factor being maternal colonization of the genitourinary and gastrointestinal tracts.

Group B Streptococcus (GBS) colonization is one of the major causes of severe neonatal infections. The study was intended to identify GBS colonization in pregnant women, explore its potential risk factors, …

Aug 27, 2025 · Group B strep testing involves your provider taking a swab of your vagina and rectum. If you test positive, you’ll receive antibiotics during labor and delivery. This almost always prevents you …

Preterm birth, positive maternal GBS screening at delivery, and positive maternal screening at diagnosis of late-onset disease are all strongly associated with late-onset GBS disease.

Some healthcare providers will only recommend testing for GBS if you have risk factors, whereas others will recommend testing all pregnant women. At the Royal Hospital for Women, we recommend that …

Nov 26, 2025 · GBS infection during pregnancy will be reviewed here. The microbiology of GBS; GBS infection in neonates, young infants, and nonpregnant adults; and prevention strategies through …

May 1, 2025 · Guidelines for laboratorians are available that focus on detection and identification of GBS bacteria. Learn more about available guidelines to help protect newborns.

Maternal group B streptococcus colonization can result in complications for both mother and fetus. There are two protocols for decreasing the risk of infection: antenatal cultures and intrapartum risk …