Group B Streptococcal Disease, Neonatal (Group B strep)
Neonatal group B streptococcal disease is caused by the bacteria group B streptococcus (also known as Streptococcus agalactiae). It can sometimes be found in the genital tract of healthy woman and can be passed to the baby during childbirth. It can cause sepsis (blood poisoning), pneumonia and sometimes meningitis in newborn infants.
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PHO Rounds: Measles and Rubella Outbreaks: Experiences from the Netherlands
This PHO Rounds covers the epidemiology of measles and rubella outbreaks in the Netherlands over the past several decades.
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13 Dec 2024
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