Clinical features and epidemiology of septicaemia and meningitis in neonates due to Streptococcus agalactiae in Copenhagen County, Denmark: a 10 year survey from 1992 to 2001
The incidence of early-onset GBS has decreased significantly in Denmark, probably because of preventive measures in pregnancy and during birth. Respiratory symptoms are early signs of early-onset GBS. Initial leucopenia and a late (12-48 h) increase in CRP are valuable markers for invasive GBS.