Increased recovery of group B streptococcus by the inclusion of rectal culturing and enrichment

Detection of intrapartum carriage of group B streptococcus (GBS) and subsequent antibiotic prophylaxis may prevent GBS infections in neonates. Because the gastrointestinal tract is the primary source of this organism, detection of carrier status requires both rectal and vaginal swabs. Vaginal swabs...

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