Invasive group B streptococcal infections in Western Australia, 2000-2018.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Neonatal and puerperal sepsis are major manifestations of invasive group B streptococcal (Streptococcus agalactiae; iGBS) infections. International data indicate the importance of iGBS infections among non-pregnant adults.

Aims

To describe the burden of iGBS infections in Western Australia (WA) between 2000 and 2018 in terms of incidence, length of hospitalisation and all-cause 30- and 90-day mortality.

Methods

This was a retrospective, population-based study using linked data from the state government-owned pathology provider, hospitalisations and death registrations. Children and adults with isolation of GBS in a normally sterile site or a hospital-based diagnosis of iGBS infection were included.

Results

There were 2861 cases; just over a quarter (

SUBMITTER: Wright CM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11900862 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature