Group B Streptococcus colonization in pregnant women and vertical transmission to neonates in Crete Greece: Incidence and risk factors
The GBS colonization rate in Crete is among the lowest globally reported. Universal screening combined with intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis effectively prevented neonatal GBS disease. The establishment of clear national guidelines is crucial to ensure consistent screening practices and responsible antibiotic stewardship.
Authors
- Emmanouil Galanakis (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8456-5292)
- Eleftheria Hatzidaki (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6256-3309)
- Emmanouel M. Karavitakis
- Sofia Maraki
- Despoina Gkentzi
- Kalliopi Vardaki
Institutions
- University of Crete (GR)
- University of Patras (GR)
- Chania General Hospital ”St. George” (GR)
- University Hospital of Heraklion (GR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology
- Published
- 2025-12-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejogrb.2025.114913
- Primary Topic
- Neonatal and Maternal Infections
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00