Microbiology: A Systems Approach
Microbiology: A Systems Approach
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Author: Marjorie Kelly Cowan Professor
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Vertical transmission can be defined as a transfer of pathogens from mother to baby at the time of birth or during pregnancy. For example, group B Streptococcus virus can be transmitted vertically, from mother to baby.

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