The goal of this registry is to collect and store important medical and non-health information on children from 0 to 18 years of age affected by early- (up to 24 hours after birth) and late-onset (up to 90 days after birth) invasive Group B Streptococcus (iGBS) and their families. Data collected from families of children affected by perinatal iGBS will support further research to understand the short- and long-term impact of iGBS disease on affected children and its impact on their families. Participants will be invited to complete obstetric and pregnancy-related questionnaires as well as validated neurodevelopmental surveys at various timepoints throughout their participation in the registry.
A child below the age of 19 who was either diagnosed with or received a lab test result confirming an iGBS infection, or being able to describe their child's condition and experience with iGBS infection at, or within 90 days of, birth.
A sibling(s) from a multi-gestation pregnancy where at least one child was diagnosed as having invasive Group B Strep infection
Parent or caregiver who understands and electronically signs the inform consent document
In addition to parental or caregiver consent, children between the ages of 13-17 years who are able to understand and provide assent to take part in the study, as confirmed by an electronic signature by their consenting parent or caregiver.
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