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The Prevalence of Group B Streptococcus in First and Third Trimester Pregnancy |
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| Creator | Pawin Puapornpong, Somchai Santiwatanakul, Wichian Manolerdthewan, Maethaphan Kitporntheranunt |
| Title | The Prevalence of Group B Streptococcus in First and Third Trimester Pregnancy |
| Publisher | Faculty of Medicine,Srinakharinwirot University |
| Publication Year | 2551 |
| Journal Title | Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences |
| Journal Vol. | 15 |
| Journal No. | 1 |
| Page no. | 22-26 |
| Keyword | group B streptococcus, pregnancy, prevalence |
| ISSN | 0859-3329 |
| Abstract | Objective: To determine and compare the prevalence of group B streptococcus in first and third trimaster pregnancy in Thai woman attending antenatal clinic, HRH princess Maha Chakri Sririnhorn Medical Center, Nakorn-nayok province. Materials and Method: This study was carried out from October 2002 through May 2005 at antenatal clinic, HRH princess Maha Chakri Sririnhorn Medical Center, Nakorn-nayok province. 286 pregnant women were enrolled. Vaginal discharge was collected in first and third trimester and cultured.The prevalence of group B streptococcus was determined. Results: The prevalence of group B streptococcus in first trimester pregnancy was 4.5 % (13 cases) third trimester was 1.7 % (5 cases). In all women who group B streptococcus was detected at first trimester only have 2 cases maintained at third trimester. Conclusion: The prevalence of group B streptococcus in Thai women at Nakorn-nayok was low. There was difference between the prevalence of group B streptococcus in first and third trimester. |
