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Why Is Group B Strep (GBS) Colonization in a Pregnant

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Why is Group B Strep (GBS) colonization in a pregnant woman a problem for her newborn?


A) this usually nonpathogenic microbe may be vertically transmitted to fetus during delivery
B) all newborns will become sick with sepsis, pneumonia and/or meningitis
C) 50% of infected newborns die even with prompt medical attention
D) all are correct

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