Group B Streptococcus (GBS)
Maternal Morbidity - gestational
Definition:
S/T Perinatal Data Collections:
VIC: GBS+ is present in the vaginal and rectal flora of approximately 25% of pregnant women. For most women there are no symptoms of carrying the GBS+ bacteria.
QLD, WA, TAS, ACT collect "other complications of pregnancy" as a free text field which may capture GBS+. Tas PDC collects this information in Obstetrix Tas, a statewide Electronic Perinatal Database that is used in public maternity and publically contracted private hospitals throughout Tasmania.
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