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Epidemiology
Researchers from University Hospital describe findings in epidemiology
October 21st, 2008
Current study results from the report, 'Molecular epidemiology of invasive neonatal Streptococcus agalactiae isolates in Germany,' have been published. According to a study from Freiburg, Germany, "Streptococcus agalactiae [group B streptococcus (GBS)] is a well-known cause of invasive infections leading to sepsis and meningitis in neonates. A comprehensive nationwide active surveillance study over 2 years was performed in Germany to describe the molecular epidemiology among 296 invasive neonatal GBS isolates." "Isolates were typed by pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE). Typing results were compared with serotypes as well as to clinical data on disease onset,...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-10-21)
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