J West Afr Coll Surg
January 2022
Background: Genital colonisation by group B (GBS) in pregnant women in their third trimester has been shown to be a known risk factor for morbidity and mortality among newborns.
Aim: The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of GBS colonisation among pregnant women in Abeokuta, its associated sociodemographic factors, and the neonatal outcome among exposed babies.
Design: Longitudinal cohort study.