Group B Strep International

Although there are no official guidelines regarding prenatal-onset #groupBstrep disease prevention, several knowledge-based strategies may help prevent unborn babies becoming infected by GBS and/or enable better outcomes with prompt medical intervention.

According to the CDC, "GBS bacteria most commonly cause bacteremia, sepsis, pneumonia, and meningitis in newborns." Be aware of the signs of possible GBS infection at gbsi.me/GBSsigns!

Healthy pregnancy behaviors can help prevent many types of prenatal infection. The mnemonic HYGIENE is a great way to remember the basic steps of helping prevent prenatal infections! #groupBstrep #PrenatalInfectionPrevention
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Any unexplained maternal fever may be a sign of infection in your baby. Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience this! Make sure you have the knowledge to help protect your baby from #groupBstrep! gbs-info.org

A prenatal infection occurs when germs, such as #groupBstrep, in a pregnant individual cause illness that affects the pregnant individual, the unborn baby or the newborn after delivery.
Visit gbs-intl.org/prenatal-infection-prevention-month to learn how to help prevent prenatal infections!

Dr. Ignacio Esteban is a pediatrician and epidemiologist whose career has been defined by a commitment to maternal and neonatal health.

Welcome to the #ISSAD2026 lineup, Ignacio! 👏

📅23 - 25 February, 2026
📍Nairobi, Kenya

#ISSAD #MaternalHealth #GBS #NewbornSafety

Dr. Martha Mandale serves as Principal Regulatory Officer within Kenya's Pharmacy and Poisons Board, her focus residing at the intersection of pharmacovigilance and maternal-neonatal health.

📅23 - 25 February, 2026
📍Nairobi, Kenya

#PublicHealth #MaternalHealth #VaccineSafety #GBS

Worldwide, approximately 1 in 5 pregnant women carry group B strep (GBS). Don't play the odds. Make sure you are tested and know your test result! Learn more about how to help protect your baby from GBS disease at gbs-info.org #groupbstrep #GBSTest

How much do you know about prenatal infection? Find out by taking our 10-question quiz! ​Share the quiz with friends to help spread awareness of prenatal infection! #groupBstrep surveymonkey.com/r/ML227PL

It's never too early to talk with your healthcare provider about #groupBstrep! Being informed can help you protect your baby. Check out group B strep FAQ at groupbstrepinternational.org/what-is-group-b-strep.html

Welcoming Prof. Michelle Groome to #ISSAD2026!

With 20 years of expertise in infectious diseases & vaccinology, Prof. Groome has been a driving force in vaccine trials and disease surveillance.
📅23 - 25 February, 2026
📍Nairobi, Kenya

#GBS #MaternalHealth #MIRNA #GlobalHealth

Prenatal-onset #groupBstrep disease is often overlooked or not recognized, discounting why thousands of parents have lost babies who were infected by GBS in the womb. We want to change that, especially during Prenatal Infection Prevention Month! gbsi.me/prenatalonset

We are proud to have Prof. Kwaku Poku Asante at #ISSAD2026!

His insights on conducting high-impact clinical research in the African context will be invaluable.

📅23 - 25 February, 2026
📍Nairobi, Kenya

#GBS #ISSAD #Epidemiology #GlobalHealth

If the uterus is not sterile before pregnancy, bacteria may infect the baby once present. In ascending infection, bacteria colonizing the vagina crosses the cervix and intact membranes infecting the baby. Visit gbs-intl.org/prenatal-onset to learn about possible ways to help protect your baby.

February is ​International Prenatal Infection Prevention Month! Our goal every February is to educate people on how to help prevent prenatal infections year-round. Learn more at groupbstrepinternational.org/prenatal-infection-prevention-month

Provider-patient communication is important and can make all the difference when it comes to helping protect your baby! Don't be misinformed or unaware about GBS. Talk to your healthcare provider about #groupBstrep today!

In many countries, #groupBstrep guidelines recommend being tested for GBS during the 36th or 37th week. If the test result is positive, you should receive IV antibiotics during labor. Know your GBS status! Visit gbs-intl.org/gbs-testing for more info.

Recovering from a #groupBstrep infection does not mean that a baby cannot become infected by GBS again. Recurrent group B strep disease can occur after completed appropriate treatment of the primary infection. Parents need to be made aware!

Early-onset #groupBstrep disease in your baby is highly preventable with IV antibiotics during labor. Certain factors indicate if you should receive them. Make sure you know your status and if you should receive IV antibiotics when labor starts! Learn more at gbs-info.org

We welcome Dr. Simon Procter, Assistant Professor at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), to ISSAD 2026.

📅23 - 25 February, 2026
📍Nairobi, Kenya

#LSHTM #GBS #GlobalHealth

In many countries, it is recommended that women are tested for #groupBstrep during the 36th or 37th week of pregnancy. This timeframe is important in predicting GBS status at birth! Learn more at gbs-intl.org/gbs-testing

While teaching in Kenya, Dr. Anne Maina discovered a critical lack of GBS screening data & inspired her students to fill that gap, leading to a landmark publication on neonatal sepsis.

Find her at #ISSAD2026
📅23 - 25 February, 2026
📍Nairobi, Kenya

From Evidence to Action.

There's ONLY 40 registrations left for #ISSAD2026!

From Evidence to Action.

📅23 - 25 February, 2026
📍Nairobi, Kenya

#GBSAwareness #FromEvidencetoAction #MaternalHealth #ISSAD2026 #GBS

If your urine culture or 36+ week swab test is positive for #groupbstrep, your provider should consider you as “GBS colonized” for this pregnancy so that you receive IV antibiotics during labor. Find out more at gbs-intl.org/gbs-testing

Honored to announce Dr. Stephanie Schrag for #ISSAD2026!

✔️ 25 years leading @CDCgov GBS & Neonatal Sepsis programs
✔️ Co-led CDC’s COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness team
✔️ Author of 180+ publications
✔️ WHO scientific contributor

Find her at #ISSAD2026
📅23 - 25 February, 2026

#GBS #CDC #ISSAD

Anyone can carry #groupBstrep which is naturally occurring in both men and women. About 1 in 5 pregnant women worldwide "carry" or are "colonized" with GBS. Carrying GBS or testing GBS+ does not mean you are infected, but it can potentially cause an infection in your baby. Learn more at gbs-info.org

Ever wonder how we track the impact of Group B Strep across the population? Meet Namrata Prasad, an epidemiologist at the CDC.

Find her at #ISSAD2026
📅24 - 26 February, 2026
📍Nairobi, Kenya

From Evidence to Action.
Register: issad.org/registration

#CDC #GBS

A heartfelt thank you to the Smith Family for sponsoring the printing of our brochure in honor of their daughter Finley Genevieve. Because of their support, this resource is now in the hands of more families where it matters most. This impact wouldn’t be possible without partners like you.

What Is Group B Strep? Group B strep is one of the leading causes of newborn illness and death worldwide. This type of bacteria is found in about 1 in 4 pregnant women, so it is important mothers learn how to protect their babies. Group B Strep FAQ.

It's a common question we hear from parents whose baby was infected by #groupBstrep even though the mother's GBS status was negative. While it varies by case and the exact way is usually difficult to determine, there are a few possible explanations:
groupbstrepinternational.org/what-is-group-b-strep

A #groupBstrep swab test is essential for helping predict your GBS status at the time of delivery! #GBSTest