Hyaluronidase Impairs Neutrophil Function and Promotes Group B <i>Streptococcus</i> Invasion and Preterm Labor in Nonhuman Primates

Group B streptococci (GBS) are bacteria that commonly reside in the female lower genital tract as asymptomatic members of the microbiota. However, during pregnancy, GBS can infect tissues at the maternal-fetal interface, leading to preterm birth, stillbirth, or fetal injury.

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• Infections and Pregnancy: Effects on Maternal and Child Health · 2022

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