Scientists speak about the need for vaccinations against child mortality (video)
Voice of America Group B Streptococcus bacteria can be transmitted to a still unborn baby during pregnancy or to the newborn child during the delivery. If it is not cured then serious problems may occur. Out of the 410,000 cases per year, 147,000 cases of infant deaths are registered. "This is incomplete information, since the data on the disease of group B or on infection of the fetus in the Asian continent are limited," said Professor Joy Loon from London School of Medicine and Hygiene. The prevalence of B-group Striptococcus bacteria is 11 percent in Asia and 35 percent in the Caribbean. In the US, the number of this infection is relatively high. The number of deaths of children is related to accessible treatment. At least 60 countries have a special policy to use antibiotics during pregnancy, but Africa's healthcare system is not available for the detection and treatment of the Strepococcus B virus infection. "Our new study clearly outlines the importance of creating a vaccine against B-group Streptococcus. We must work to make it available to these countries, "said Professor Loe. Currently 4 vaccines are under development, but none of them will receive the appropriate licenses within the next 5 years. Before that, according to doctors, antibiotics will continue to be used to fight against B-group Streptococcus virus.
