Group B Streptococcus and Vaginal Microbiome Dynamics in Pregnancy

Lactobacillus spp. were reduced in GBS-positive women, with higher abundance of other bacterial taxa suggesting that disruption of a Lactobacillus dominant vaginal microbiome may facilitate GBS colonization and potentially increase the risk of neonatal infection. .

Authors

Kajan Muneeswaran (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6997-4709)
Neluka Fernando (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7551-8224)
Jananie Kottahachchi
Niluka Dilrukshi
Thushari Dissanayake

Publication Details

Journal: Medical Principles and Practice
Published: 2026-03-17
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1159/000551477
Primary Topic: Neonatal and Maternal Infections
Type: article
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Group B Streptococcus and Vaginal Microbiome Dynamics in Pregnancy

Kajan Muneeswaran, Neluka Fernando, Jananie Kottahachchi, Niluka Dilrukshi et al.

Mar 17, 2026

Medical Principles and Practice

Neonatal and Maternal Infections

article

Group B Streptococcus and Vaginal Microbiome Dynamics in Pregnancy

Kajan Muneeswaran, Neluka Fernando, Jananie Kottahachchi, Niluka Dilrukshi, Thushari Dissanayake

March 17, 2026article en

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Medical Principles and Practice

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Neonatal and Maternal Infections

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