Here's what you need to know about Group B strep in pregnancy, including testing, treatment, and how it might impact your baby.

Group B streptococcus (GBS) is a type of bacterium that can be found in the vagina or rectum of about 25% of all healthy, adult women. This is of no concern except during pregnancy. Those who do ...

July is Group B Strep Awareness Month, ... but GBS disease also poses a significant health risk to pregnant women, ... as the GBS swab must be correctly inserted to obtain a representative sample.

HiberGene has validated the direct testing of rectovaginal swabs with its HG Group B Streptococcus (GBS) Test, having previously launched its HG Menin ...