What Are the Types of Group B Streptococcus Infection in Newborns?

Newborn babies can be developing early onset group B strep infection or a late onset group B strep infection.

Answered: Michelle Lynch, North Middlesex Hospital Bereavement Midwife Specialist

What is Group B Streptococcus (GBS)?

What Does it Mean to Be Colonized with Group B Streptococcus?

What Are the Types of Group B Streptococcus Infection in Newborns?

Why is Group B Streptococcus (GBS) a Concern for Pregnant Women?

What Are Early-Onset Group B Streptococcus (GBS) Infections?

What Are Late-onset Group B Streptococcus (GBS) Infections?

Can Group B Strep Infections Be Prevented in Newborns?

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