Savarino A, Mattei R, Barsotti A, Bechi R, Saisi F, Lenci F. [Hemolytic group B streptococcus in cervico-vaginal secretions].
Quad Sclavo Diagn 1988;
24:185-8. [PMID:
3077475]
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Abstract
The group B streptococcus can be an etiological agent of newborn's infections and vaginitis. Therefore, we evaluated the statistical incidence of this microorganism in vaginal swabs of 1403 non-selected subjects. We isolated this streptococcus in 12.3% samples and it was present in 26.3% of positive cultures. Our study confirms the elevate incidence of this microorganism and suggests the opportunity of this research in pregnancy monitoring and in gynaecological flogosis.
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