Group B Streptococcus colonization in male and nonpregnant female university students: a cross-sectional prevalence study.
cross_sectional · Level IV
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Abstract
We describe the prevalence of colonization with group B Streptococcus species in a random sample of otherwise healthy male and nonpregnant female college students. Colonization with group B Streptococcus species occurs at a high frequency among healthy students, and there was a suggestion that it is associated with having engaged in sexual activity, tampon use, milk consumption, and hand washing done < or =4 times per day. However, larger studies are needed to verify these findings.
Medical subject headings
- Streptococcal Infections
- Streptococcus agalactiae