August 2016 PMID 27590374

Oral Lactobacillus rhamnosus GR-1 and Lactobacillus reuteri RC-14 to reduce Group B Streptococcus colonization in pregnant women: A randomized controlled trial.

Ming Ho, Yin-Yi Chang, Wei-Chun Chang, Hung-Chih Lin, Mei-Hung Wang, Wu-Chou Lin, Tsan-Hung Chiu

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Mentions

27
Peak: 1 in Sep 2019
across 4 sources since Sep 2019

Extended reach

4,269
potential audience

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56

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Sep 2019 – Nov 2024

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What people are saying

Several posts discuss the potential health benefits of probiotics in pregnancy, for instance, noting the positive reduction in GBS colonization rates, with phrases like 'promising results' and 'could change prenatal care,' which reflect a balanced tone of cautious optimism. The tone and choice of words imply a moderate level of engagement and belief in the research's relevance without profound skepticism or enthusiasm.

AgreementModerate agreement

Many discussions express tentative agreement or acknowledgment of the study's findings, with some users highlighting that probiotics seem promising in reducing GBS colonization.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show moderate interest, often mentioning the relevance of the research to pregnancy health and microbiome dynamics but without deep curiosity or critique.

EngagementModerate engagement

Commenters reference specific aspects of the study, such as its methodology and results, indicating some level of thoughtful engagement, though it remains surface-level for most.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest recognition of a potentially meaningful impact on prenatal care practices, especially regarding probiotic use, but few articulate concrete implications beyond initial optimism.

Abstract in brief

  • The study investigates the impact of two specific probiotics, Lactobacillus rhamnosus GR-1 and Lactobacillus reuteri RC-14, on reducing Group B Streptococcus (GBS) colonization in pregnant women.
  • A total of 110 GBS-positive pregnant women were randomly assigned to receive either probiotics or a placebo before bedtime until delivery, with follow-up GBS testing before childbirth.
  • Results showed that 42.9% of women in the probiotic group tested negative for GBS by delivery, compared to only 18.0% in the placebo group, indicating probiotics may effectively reduce GBS colonization.

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La_Levatrice
@La_Levatrice · X

@rogguronium https://t.co/sB3RExYbFH (zum Beispiel)

Jun 21, 2022 · 5 likes · 402 followers View post →
Symbiosis papers
@Symbiosispapers · X

Effect of oral Lactobacillus rhamnosus GR-1 and Lactobacillus reuteri RC-14 on vaginal Group B Streptococcus colonization and vaginal microbiome in late pregnancy https://t.co/95lAVCAPrC

Dec 31, 2020 · 1,106 followers View post →

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La_Levatrice
@La_Levatrice · X

@rogguronium https://t.co/sB3RExYbFH (zum Beispiel)

Jun 21, 2022 · 5 likes · 402 followers View post →
Symbiosis papers
@Symbiosispapers · X

Effect of oral Lactobacillus rhamnosus GR-1 and Lactobacillus reuteri RC-14 on vaginal Group B Streptococcus colonization and vaginal microbiome in late pregnancy https://t.co/95lAVCAPrC

Dec 31, 2020 · 1,106 followers View post →
Carolina Waterbirth
@CWB_SC · X

Oral Lactobacillus rhamnosus GR-1 and Lactobacillus reuteri RC-14 to reduce Group B Streptococcus colonization in pregnant women: A randomized controlled trial https://t.co/PRVYoliaXi

Sep 25, 2019 · 423 followers View post →