Epidemiology of Invasive Group B Streptococcal Infections Among Nonpregnant Adults in the United States, 2008-2016.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is an important cause of invasive bacterial disease. Previous studies have shown a substantial and increasing burden of GBS infections among nonpregnant adults, particularly older adults and those with underlying medical conditions.

Objective

To update trends of invasive GBS disease among US adults using population-based surveillance data.

Design, setting, and participants

In this population-based surveillance study, a case was defined as isolation of GBS from a sterile site between January 1, 2008, and December 31, 2016. Demographic and clinical data were abstracted from medical records. Rates were calculated using US Census data. Antimicrobial susceptibility testing and serotyping were performed on a subset of isolates. Case pa

SUBMITTER: Francois Watkins LK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6450309 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature