Comparison of self-collected and healthcare worker-collected rectovaginal swabs for group B streptococcus detection in pregnancy using PCR with a commercial collection-enrichment device.

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Tác giả: Martina Bučar, Anita Franko Rutar, Samo Jeverica, Nika Klobučar, Iva Kukovica, Miha Lučovnik, Neža Omahen, Tina Perme

Ngôn ngữ: eng

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Thông tin xuất bản: Switzerland : Frontiers in microbiology , 2025

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Bộ sưu tập: NCBI

ID: 469711

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INTRODUCTION: Universal screening for the detection of group B streptococcus (GBS) colonization in pregnant women was recently introduced in Slovenia. The aim of our study was to determine whether self-collection of rectovaginal swabs is a valid alternative to collection by healthcare workers (HCWs). METHODS: A prospective, multicenter study was conducted between June and November 2023. A total of 227 pregnant women (aged 20 to 44 years) from the University Medical Center Ljubljana ( RESULTS: Overall, GBS was detected in 18% (95% CI 13-23%
DISCUSSION: Self-collection of rectovaginal swabs during pregnancy is a good alternative to HCW-collected swabs. PCR from enrichment broth was better for the detection of GBS compared to enrichment culture. Majority of women preferred swabs taken by HCWs.

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