Serotype determination of streptococcus agalactiae detected from vagina and urine of pregnant women in yazd, iran-2015

ABSTRACT

Background and Aims: Group B streptococcus [GBS], is a bacterium that colonize in the vagina and/or rectum of pregnant, as well as non-pregnant women. The frequency of GBS varies in different geographical areas. Capsular serotyping of the bacterium could result in efficient vaccine designation. Serotyping data of GBS in Iranian pregnant women is limited. The aim of this study was to investigate the GBS molecular capsular serotyping of pregnant women in Yazd, Iran