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Positive rates of group B streptococcus among pregnant women

Positive rates of group B streptococcus among pregnant women

The data is based on antenatal screening of vaginal and rectal swabs received during the designated year.

Year No. tested %
2012 15,539 17.5
2013 13,520 16.9
2014 14,953 18.7
2015 15,177 17.8
2016 15,809 16.0
2017 13,725 19.4
2018 13,071 19.6
2019 12,335 21.2
2020 9,240 22.3
2021 7,781 22.5
2022 6,703 23.0
2023 6,837 22.5
2024 7,106 21.6
2025 (Jan to Jun) 2,727 21.9