Streptococcus agalactiae (Group B Streptococci) carriage in late pregnancy in Kuwait.

Objectives: This study investigated the vaginal colonization rate of Streptococcus agalactiae (group B streptococci, GBS) in an antenatal population in a maternity hospital.

Subjects And Methods: Anal, vaginal and combined anal and vaginal specimens were obtained from 110 pregnant women (mean age 30.7 +/- 5.

The relationship of recurrent spontaneous miscarriage with reproductive failure.

Objective: To investigate the reproductive performance of non-pregnant women with recurrent spontaneous miscarriage (RSM) and the association between RSM and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in reproductive failure.

Subjects And Methods: Fifty non-pregnant women with 3 or more consecutive RSM attending our RSM clinic were evaluated prospectively. Detailed history and physical examination were completed.