Vertical transmission of group B <em>Streptococcus</em> and associated factors among pregnant women: a cross-sectional study, Eastern Ethiopia

Abstract

The magnitude of vertical transmission of GBS was very high. However, the rate of adequate IAP received by mothers was very low. Efforts need to be strengthened to screen pregnant women during antenatal care and IAP should be used as necessary. Furthermore, maternal vaccination may provide a feasible strategy to reduce the vertical transmission.