Prevalence and characteristics of group B streptococcus colonization in HIV-infected pregnant women in Belgium

Objectives: High incidence of GBS sepsis has been reported in HIV-exposed but uninfected (HEU) infants in both developed and developing countries, particularly late-onset diseases. We aimed determining the prevalence, the characteristics and the risk factors of GBS carriage in HIV-infected and HIV uninfected pregnant women (PW). Methods : Between 1/01/2011 and 31/12/2013, HIV-infected (n=132) and uninfected (n=123) PW had recto-vaginal swabs for GBS detection performed at 35-37 weeks of gestation and at deliver Demographic, obstetrical and medical data related to HIV-infection were prospective... Mehr ...