Here you will find information about group B Strep, including key facts, spokespeople and case study information
We hope that you find everything you need but if not, please contact us for more information at admin@gbss.org.uk.
Briefing
Group B Strep (also known as GBS or Strep B) is the most common cause of life-threatening infection in newborn babies, causing sepsis, pneumonia and meningitis. It is the most common cause of meningitis in babies under 3 months of age.
GBS infection can kill babies within hours of birth, and cause life-long disability in around 10% of survivors. Most GBS infections in newborn babies can be prevented by testing expectant mothers and providing targeted antibiotics during labour to the women carrying GBS.
On average in the UK, at least:
- 2 babies a day develop group B Strep infection
- 1 baby a week dies from group B Strep infection
- 1 baby a week survives with disability
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Case Studies
We have parents and families across the country willing to share their experiences. If you are looking for a case study, please contact us on 0330 120 0795 and/or email admin@gbss.org.uk
Spokespeople
We have spokespeople within GBSS and can connect you with key medical experts with specialist knowledge about group B Strep.
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