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: Prospects and partnerships for building Indigenous food sovereignty, security and self-determination in Northwestern Ontario

This Rounds highlights the work of the project to date by sharing lessons learned and insights for practitioners around Indigenous-settler food sovereignty partnerships.

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Communicable Disease Control

Communicable.DiseaseControl@oahpp.ca

Updated 13 Dec 2024