To determine the frequency of Group B streptococcalcolonization of vagina in women at 35-37 weeks pregnancy | [Journal of Rawalpindi Medical College • 2022]

Author(s):

1. Sadia Azmat: Tehsil Head Quarter Hospital, Chichawatni, Pakistan

2. Faiza Iqbal: Department of Gynae/Obs, Shalamar Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan

3. Shabnum Tahir: Department of Gynae/Obs, Shalamar Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan

4. Mariam Khalid: Shalamar Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan

5. Sadia Mustafa: Department of Gynae/Obs, Shalamar Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan

6. Wajeeha Asghar Alvi: Shalamar Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan

Abstract:

Group B streptococci (GBS) is usually present in the vaginal canal in micro-flora, which usually do not exhibit any symptoms. Instead, in pregnancy, there are certain situations in GBS colonization in the vagina, which may lead to several complications. Objective: To determine the frequency of Group B Streptococcal colonization of the vagina in women at 35-37week pregnancy. Materials & Methods: Study Design: Cross-sectional survey Setting: Antenatal clinic, Shalamar Hospital Lahore Study Duration: 6 months i.e. From: 05-09-2016 to 06-03-2017 350 Booked Patients attending antenatal clinic at Shalamar hospital at 35-37 weeks of pregnancy for routine antenatal check-ups were included. Lower vaginal swabs were taken without speculum using a sterilized disposable cotton swab and transported to Amies Agar jell and transported to the microbiology lab within 24 hours. Laboratory report was collected and reviewed by the researcher regarding positive or negative culture for GBS. Patients with positive GBS culture were given intrapartum antibiotics. Results: In our study, out of 350 cases, with a mean age of 26.92+4.84 years. The frequency of GBS colonization of the vagina in women at 35-37-week pregnancy was recorded in 12.29% while the remaining 87.71% had no findings of the morbidity. Conclusion: It was concluded that the frequency of GBS colonization of the vagina in women at 35-37-week pregnancy is not very higher.

Page(s): 249-252

DOI: 10.37939/jrmc.v26i2.1819

Published: Journal: Journal of Rawalpindi Medical College, Volume: 26, Issue: 2, Year: 2022

Keywords:

pregnancy , last trimester , Group B Streptococcal colonization of vagina

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