Serotyping Group B Streptococci in a Small Community Hospital: An Analysis of Distribution and Site of Isolation. Issue 4 (2002)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Smith, Jennifer M.; Rexroth, Jason A.; Chaffin, David G.; Jackman, Susan H.
• Is Part Of: Infectious diseases in obstetrics and gynecology. Volume 10:Issue 4(2002)
• Page Start: 165
• Page End: 169
• Publication Date: 2002
• Subjects: Generative organs, Female -- Infections -- Periodicals; Communicable diseases in pregnancy -- Periodicals; 618.142005
• DOI: 10.1155/S1064744902000182
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1064-7449

Abstract

Abstract : Objective: To determine the prevalence and site of isolation of different serotypes of group B streptococcus (GBS) colonization or infection at a small community hospital. Methods: GBS isolates were obtained from a small community hospital and were then serotyped as la, Ib, II, III, IV, V or nontypeable. Hospital records were reviewed for patient sex, age and pregnancy status as well as the site of GBS isolation. Results: GBS serotypes Ia, III and V were most common and accounted for over 60% of the total number of isolates. Serotype Ia wasmost prevalent in reproductive-agefemales, while serotypesV and IIIwere most prevalent in non-reproductive-age females and males, respectively. Serotype la was most frequent in both pregnant and nonpregnantfemales. Serotype IV was more common in this studypopulation than in those from other locations. Conclusions: The GBS serotype distribution in this small community did not differ significantly from distributions described in larger North American centers. A GBS vaccine designed against multiple serotypes would be protective for most of this population.