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.

 

Event

PHO Rounds: The Digital Determinants of Health in the Canadian Landscape

In this PHO Rounds, Dr. Shaw will summarize recent work on the concept of the DDOH and elaborate on their relevance to the Canadian context.

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Communicable Disease Control

Communicable.DiseaseControl@oahpp.ca

Updated 13 Dec 2024