Emerging Infectious Disease ISSN: 1080-6059

Serotype IV and Invasive Group B Streptococcus Disease in Neonates, Minnesota, USA, 2000–2010¹

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Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

• Describe the classification of infant group B Streptococcus (GBS) disease and the impact of maternal screening on this illness

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• Distinguish the most common GBS genotypes among infants infected in the current study

• Evaluate the significance of GBS genotype IV

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Shannon O’Connor, ELS, Technical Writer/Editor, Emerging Infectious Diseases. Disclosure: Shannon O’Connor has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.

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Charles P. Vega, MD, Health Sciences Clinical Professor; Residency Director, Department of Family Medicine, University of California, Irvine. Disclosure: Charles P. Vega, MD, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.

Authors

Disclosures: Patricia Ferrieri, MD; Ruth Lynfield, MD; Roberta Creti, PhD; and Aurea Flores have disclosed no relevant financial relationships.

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