Journal of Clinical Medicine Research, ISSN 1918-3003 print, 1918-3011 online, Open Access
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Letter to the Editor

Volume 15, Number 6, June 2023, pages 340-342


Low Accuracy of Antenatal Screening for Group B Streptococcus From Perianal Area

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Figure 1.
Figure 1. Maternal group B streptococcus (GBS) colonization at 36 and 37 weeks’ gestation and last prenatal visits before delivery at ≤ 40 weeks’ gestation in 84 pregnant women with GBS-positive at 35 weeks’ gestation.

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Table 1. Clinical Characteristics of 84 Pregnant Japanese Women Scheduled Vaginal Delivery With Group B Streptococcus (GBS)-Positive at 35 Weeks’ Gestation
 
Data are presented as mean (range) or number (percentage).
Maternal age (years)31 (22 - 43)
Nulliparity41 (49)
Gestational age at delivery (weeks)39 (37 - 40)
Emergent cesarean delivery14 (17)
Neonatal asphyxia1 (1)
Neonatal infection0 (0)