Vol. 32 (3) 2011 Neuro endocrinology letters

Identification of pregnant women at risk of Streptococcus group B colonisation.

OBJECTIVES: The aims of the study were: 1) to evaluate the prevalence of recto-vaginal group B streptococci (GBS) colonisation using Todd Hewitt Broth - recommended by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) - and Granada medium; 2) to establish the sensitivity and specificity of Granada medium for the detection of GBS colonisation; 3) to.....