Today, Malene Risager Lykke defended her PhD dissertation entitled "Neonatal, invasive group B Streptococcus disease and the long-term impacts on children and their caregivers".
The dissertation reveals novel research findings on the long-term consequences of neonatal invasive group B Streptococcus (iGBS) disease for children and their caregivers. The PhD project provides new insights into how iGBS affects neurodevelopment, mental health, and maternal healthcare utilization, emphasizing the need for improved prevention and follow-up strategies.

The summary is written by the PhD student.