@article{jpm2015312,
author={{Mounerou, Salou and Y., Dagnra Anoumou and Biova, Adama ¨C Hond¨¦gla Amah and Koumavi, Ekouevi and Sika, Dossim and Kpatcha, Kao and Degninou, Yehadji and Y.Tufa, Nyasenu and Koffi, Akpadza and Mireille, Prince-David},
title={Group B Streptococcal Carriage Rate in Vagina of Pregnant Women in Third Trimester in Lom¨¦, Togo},
journal={World Journal of Preventive Medicine},
volume={3},
number={1},
pages={7--10},
year={2015},
url={http://pubs.sciepub.com/jpm/3/1/2},
abstract={<b>Background</b><b>: </b>Transmission of Group B Streptococci (GBS) to newborns occurs in the perinatal period through direct channels in utero. GBS is one of the main bacteria responsible for neonatal infections. Objective: measure the prevalence of GBS genital carriage among pregnant women in the third trimester at the Sylvanus Olympio University Teaching Hospital. <b>Materials and Methods</b><b>: </b>Vaginal swabs were obtained from 200 women between 34 and 38 weeks of pregnancy. The samples were seeded on sheep blood agar at 37<SUP>o</SUP> C for 16 to 18h. After incubation, suspected GBS colonies were identified by using a Latex Agglutination Test (LAT). Susceptibility test to antibiotics was performed by agar diffusion assay. <b>Results</b>: A total of 200 pregnant women with an average age of 28 years, were screened for GBS infection. The age group of 25-29 year olds was the highest (33.5%). The women as retailers were the majority (36.5%). Regarding the level of education, the percentage was 12.5%, 30.5%, 49% and 8% corresponding to uneducated, primary, secondary and university level respectively. The carriage rate was 2.5% (n = 5/200), 95% CI (0.3-4.7). No risk factors associated with the carriage rate identified. The isolated GBS strains were susceptible to penicillin G, erythromycin, co-amoxiclav and levofloxacin. The five GBS carriers were delivered by cesarean section for various reasons. <b>Conclusion</b><b>: </b>Although a low carriage (2.5%) rate of GBS found in this study, a policy of systematic screening of pregnant women at least in the third trimester must be promoted.},
doi={10.12691/jpm-3-1-2}
publisher={Science and Education Publishing}
}