Colonization with group B streptococci in neonates and premature infants from selected neonatal departments
Galiński, J.; Szponar, M.; Namysł, E.; Czajkowska-Laniecka, T.; Swarzyńska, B.
Pediatria Polska 70(9): 727-731
1995
ISSN/ISBN: 0031-3939 PMID: 8657504 Document Number: 454281
Group B streptococci are considered an important etiological agent of sepsis and meningitis in neonates and, particularly, in premature infants. There is a close correlation between colonization with these bacteria and the frequency of symptomatic infection. It is estimated that symptomatic infections occur in 1.0% of colonised neonates. The purpose of this work was to investigate the frequency of neonate colonization with group B streptococci for determination of the risk of symptomatic infection.