Carriage of Beta Haemolytic Streptococci During Pregnancy

Turku University Hospital (TYKS)

Status: Active, not recruiting

Conditions: Pregnancy Related

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT05365711

67/1801/2021

Details and patient eligibility

About

This is a prospective clinical study that aims to investigate asymptomatic carriage of beta haemolytic streptococci (especially group A streptococci, GAS and group B streptococci, GBS) during pregnancy. Association of asymptomatic carriage to possible complications of the mother or the newborn as well as the transmission between spouses will be evaluated. Maternal microbiota during labour will also be studied.

Enrollment: 1,040 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18+ years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• pregnant women
• partner of the pregnant women
• over/equal 18 years of age
• willing to participate the study

Exclusion criteria

• multiple pregnancy
• age <18 years

Trial design

1,040 participants in 2 patient groups

Pregnant women

Description:

Microbiological samples are collected from the pregnant women in the mid-pregnancy and during the delivery. Patient records of these women and newborns are investigated for any infections or complications during and after the delivery.

Partners

Description:

Partners of the pregnant women will be studied to understand the household transmission of studied bacteria and possible risk factors for carriage.