A recent study from Nigeria ( 27 ) reported an overall prevalence of 10.7% GBS, with increased GBS colonization in HIV-positive (15.5%) compared to HIV-negative (6.0%) mothers, while HIV infection was not considered as a risk factor for GBS colonization in a study from USA ( 37 ), although age, ethnicity/race, alcohol, and tobacco showed highly significant relationships.
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Group B <i>Streptococcus</i> Serotypes in Pregnant Women From the Western Cape Region of South Africa.
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