Group B Streptococcus maternal colonization and neonatal sepsis in Belgium between 2012 and 2021: a description of the epidemiological situation and identification of risk factors
The maternal colonization rate and the neonatal GBS sepsis incidence in Belgium is comparable to European data. We identified already known risk factors and effectiveness of IAP. Mothers at risk for GBS colonization and premature/low birth weight deliveries could benefit most from additional maternal vaccination strategy.
Authors
- Cécile Meex (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2499-2038)
- Amber Litzroth (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8068-8826)
- Pierrette Melin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2159-5774)
- Régine Goemaes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7792-4533)
- Rosalie Sacheli (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3922-324X)
- Virginie Van Leeuw (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-8412-8215)
- C. Leroy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1129-6161)
- Fleur A. Camfferman
- Laura Cornelissen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4550-9439)
- Zsófia Bognár
- Frederik De Keersmaeker
Institutions
- Royal Library of Belgium (BE)
- Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel (BE)
- Sciensano (Belgium) (BE)
- Institut Scientifique de Santé Publique (BE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
- Published
- 2025-05-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-025-07695-w
- Citations
- 5
- Primary Topic
- Neonatal and Maternal Infections
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 9.39