{"product_id":"strep-b-antigen-schnelltests-25-testkits","title":"Strep B Antigen Rapid Tests (25 Test Kits)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"productDescription\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSTREPTOCOCCI are human pathogenic, gram-positive, chain-forming bacteria. Approximately 10-30% of all pregnant women are colonized with Group B streptococci (Strept. agalactiae) in the intestine or vagina, without the mother suffering from any illness (asymptomatic carrier). This colonization often leads to transmission to the newborn during the birth process, at the onset of labor, or with premature rupture of membranes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGroup B streptococci are highly pathogenic for newborns. In early-onset infection, transmission occurs during birth and becomes evident in the first days of life; in general infection, illness is observed in the first weeks of life. The incidence of Group B streptococcal infections in newborns is 1-5%, with a mortality rate of up to 80%. Testing is recommended for all pregnant women in the 3rd trimester. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRISK FACTORS for neonatal infection: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHigh bacterial density in maternal colonization \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMaternal urinary tract infections with or without vaginal involvement by Group B streptococci during pregnancy \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGestational age \u0026lt; 37 weeks \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eProlonged rupture of membranes \u0026gt; 18 hours \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIntrauterine infections \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eYoung maternal age \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePrevious birth of a child with a Group B streptococcal infection \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePREVENTION \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo reduce the risk of neonatal illness, the professional societies of gynecologists and infectious disease specialists have developed recommendations. Components of effective prevention include: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eScreening of pregnant women between the 35th and 37th week of gestation for the presence of Group B streptococci in the vagina and rectum (swab). \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eProphylactic administration of antibiotics during labor for positively tested mothers throughout childbirth. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of both measures can reduce the incidence to \u0026lt; 1 case per 1000 live births. This Strep B antigen test is a fast and reliable chromatographic immunoassay for the qualitative detection of Group B Streptococcus antigens from swabs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDownloads:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 14px; margin-bottom: 14px\"\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aurosan.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/s\/AUROSAN_4Y\/IQAnO0Dg3otyTYfwQ0u5q_f7AQPM9WhsYgLcVIc9hl73k04?e=AmCBYG\" title=\"Gebrauchsanweisung\"\u003eInstructions for use\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"möLab GmbH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56933198201164,"sku":"MD1002562","price":51.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0828\/1056\/9036\/files\/BC_Upload_7fee35bf-738b-468f-bf25-73eeee1db2c7.jpg?v=1773255215","url":"https:\/\/aurosan-shop.de\/en\/products\/strep-b-antigen-schnelltests-25-testkits","provider":"aurosan-shop.de","version":"1.0","type":"link"}