Ankle Brachial Index. The Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) is the systolic pressure at the ankle, divided by the systolic pressure at the arm. It has been shown to be a specific and sensitive metric for the diagnosis of Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD).
Group B streptococcus (group B strep) is a type of bacteria that causes infection among newborns, pregnant women or women after childbirth, females after gynecologic surgery, and older male and female patients with other serious diseases.roup B streptococcus (group B strep) is a type of bacteria that causes infection among newborns, pregnant women or women after childbirth, females after gynecologic surgery, and older male and female patients with other serious diseases.
Group B streptococcus infection (GBS), also known as strep B and group B strep, is infection with the bacteria Streptococcus. Group B streptococcal infection can cause serious illness and sometimes death, especially in newborn infants, the elderly, and people with compromised immune systems.The CAMP test is an important test for identification. GBS (group B Streptococcus species) are screened through this test.roup B streptococcal infection can cause serious illness and sometimes death, especially in newborn infants, the elderly, and people with compromised immune systems. The CAMP test is an important test for identification. GBS (group B Streptococcus species) are screened through this test.