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New study shows heel-prick blood samples from newborns can measure antibodies against group B Streptococcus

Aarhus University's study in The Lancet Microbe journal shows heel-prick blood samples from newborns can measure antibodies against group B Streptococcus, potentially providing insights into protection against serious infection.

Why it matters. This could lead to better understanding and prevention of serious infections in newborns, improving public health.

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