Every Country, Every Family: Time to Act for Group B Streptococcal Disease Worldwide

Joy E. Lawn, Jaya Chandna, Proma Paul, Mark Jit, Caroline Trotter, Philipp Lambach, Ajoke Sobanjo Ter-Meulen

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Abstract

The global burden of Group B Streptococcus (GBS) was estimated for 2015 prompting inclusion of GBS as a priority in the Global Meningitis Roadmap. New estimates for the year 2020 and a WHO report analysing the full value of GBS maternal vaccines has been launched to advance evidence based decision making for multiple stakeholders. In this first of a 10-article supplement, we discuss the following (1) gaps in evidence and action, (2) new evidence in this supplement, and (3) what actions can be taken now and key research gaps ahead. We call for investment in the research pipeline, notably description, development, and delivery, in order to accelerate progress and address the large burden of GBS for every family in every country.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)S1-S4
JournalClinical Infectious Diseases
Volume74
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 15 2022

Keywords

  • Group B Streptococcus
  • maternal vaccines
  • neurodevelopmental impairment
  • vaccine market shaping
  • vaccine readiness

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Microbiology (medical)
  • Infectious Diseases

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