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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A Population Health Approach to Gender-Based Violence Prevention

This PHO Rounds will present a GBV Prevention Framework iteratively developed with support from Ontario’s local public health agencies and key community partners using a Delphi process.

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Communicable Disease Control

Communicable.DiseaseControl@oahpp.ca

Updated 13 Dec 2024