We report 6 cases of group B streptococcal prosthetic joint infections seen in our institution and review 8 previously reported cases. These 14 patients (6 men and 8 women) had an average age of 69.
On the strength of phase 2 data, the FDA has awarded coveted breakthrough status to Pfizer's vaccine against Group B Streptococcus (GBS), given to expectant mothers to prevent invasive infections ...
About 150,000 pregnant women - one in five - carry group-B streptococcus. And if it is undiagnosed, there is a chance they could pass it to their baby. Experts worry routine testing would see ...
Uma was born by emergency Caesarean section at the Leicester Royal Infirmary A mum who said she nearly died giving birth has called for the NHS to carry out more testing for the Group B Strep (GBS ...