Screening For Genital Streptococcus B Carriage In The Third Trimester

The book "Screening for Genital Streptococcus B Carriage in the Third Trimester" offers a comprehensive analysis of the prevalence and risk factors for vaginal colonization with Streptococcus B during the third trimester of pregnancy. In this critical phase, where the risk of maternal and neonatal infections increases, GBS is identified as the most common pathogen. The authors, Yessine Belhadj Taher, Hayfa Bergaoui, and Imene Ghadhab, present the results of a cross-sectional study conducted on 330 pregnant women. The study examines the carriage of Streptococcus B and provides a strategy for screening as well as diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for detection and treatment. The results show a carriage rate of 8.8%, significantly associated with a history of diabetes and living in rural areas. The book emphasizes the need for training and support for healthcare personnel to successfully implement screening protocols and ensure multidisciplinary neonatal care.