Molecular Characterization of Streptococcus agalactiae Isolates from Pregnant Women in Kathmandu City.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Group B streptococci (GBS) are globally recognized as one of the leading causes of neonatal sepsis and meningitis and is also known to cause adverse pregnancy outcomes such as stillbirths and miscarriages. Thus, detailed investigation of GBS in pregnant women has special significance in public health related researches.

Objectives

The present study is aimed at evaluating the prevalence of GBS colonization among pregnant women in Kathmandu city.

Methods

The study was carried out among 125 pregnant women at their trimester (35-37 weeks) (during the time period between January and June in 2018). The prevalence was determined by the culture method in HiCrome Strep B Selective Agar Base and then by using the PCR technique. The serotypes were evaluated by multi

SUBMITTER: Shrestha K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7474781 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature