Intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis to prevent Group B streptococcal infections in newborn infants: a systematic review and meta-analysis comparing various strategiesResearch in context

Intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis to prevent Group B streptococcal infections in newborn infants: a systematic review and meta-analysis comparing various strategiesResearch in context

Summary: Background: Early-onset Group B Streptococcus (EOGBS) infection leads to substantial morbidity and mortality in newborn infants. Intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis (IAP) prevents EOGBS infection, but IAP strategies vary. The approach to the provision of IAP can be risk-based, universal or...

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Main Authors: Timothy J.R. Panneflek, Gea F. Hasperhoven, Yamikani Chimwaza, Connor Allen, Tina Lavin, Arjan B. te Pas, Vincent Bekker, Thomas van den Akker
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-08-01
Series:EClinicalMedicine
Subjects:
Group B streptococcus
Early-onset neonatal sepsis
Antibiotic prophylaxis
Newborn infant
Risk-based
Screening
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2589537024003274

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