Group B beta haemolytic streptococci in the female genital tract: a study of four clinic populations.
The carrier rate of group B beta-haemolytic streptococci (GBS) was assessed in pregnant and non-pregnant women attending four clinics. Multiple sites were sampled and standard methods were used to isolate GBS. Colonization rates were highest in patients attending a venereal disease clinic but were not associated with other sexually transmitted diseases. Higher colonization rates were detected when multiple sites were sampled. Serotypes II and III occurred most frequently.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002353:Carrier State; D005260:Female; D005836:Genitalia, Female / Q000382:microbiology*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / Q000382:microbiology; D012749:Sexually Transmitted Diseases / Q000150:complications; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000635:transmission; D013292:Streptococcus agalactiae / Q000302:isolation & purification*