Open AccessRecto‐Vaginal Colonization and Urinary Tract Infection by Group B Streptococcus in the Pregnant Diabetic Patient
Author(s) -
Matorras R.,
GarcíaPerea A.,
Usandizaga J. A.,
Omeñaca F.
Publication year - 1988
Publication title -
acta obstetricia et gynecologica scandinavica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.401
H-Index - 102
eISSN - 1600-0412
pISSN - 0001-6349
DOI - 10.3109/00016348809004274
Subject(s) - medicine , group b , urinary system , diabetes mellitus , colonization , etiology , streptococcus , population , vaginal infections , group a , obstetrics , endocrinology , microbiology and biotechnology , bacteria , genetics , environmental health , biology
The influence of maternal diabetes on Group B Streptococcus (GBS) colonization and GBS urinary infection was investigated. The population under study comprised 1,050 pregnant women (70 of them diabetics, the remaining 980 non‐diabetics). A higher prevalence of GBS colonization was found among diabetics (20% versus 10.9%) (p > 0.05). The rate of colonization was not correlated to the severity of the diabetes condition. Urinary infection was diagnosed on 8.6% of diabetic patients, versus 7.1 % of non‐diabetics (p > 0.05). Urinary infection by GBS occurred with similar frequency in both groups (0% in diabetics and 1% in non‐diabetics). The possible etiological implications are commented on, and vaginal and rectal cultures are recommended for GBS screening in the pregnant diabetic patient.