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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Maira Butt

UNCOVERED: Deadly infection risk in newborns could be higher than previously thought study warns - The Untold Story

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Newborn babies could be at a higher risk of a deadly bacterial infection carried by their mothers than previously thought.

Group B Strep or GBS is a common bacteria found in the vagina and rectum which is usually harmless.

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