The leading cause of life threatening perinatal infections in the United States is ________ (GBS)

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


group B streptococcus
This gram-positive bacteria is colonized in the rectum, anus, vagina, and urethra of
pregnant and non-pregnant women. UTI, chorioamnionitis, and endometritis can occur
during pregnancy. Transmission to the fetus can cause the most serious of infections. GBS
testing of all women should be performed at 35 to 37 weeks of gestation and treatment
with antibiotics should be initiated if indicated.

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