Inadequate intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis for group B streptococci (GBS) is common, according to a study published in the September issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology. HealthDay News ...

or external ear canal Clinical observation for 36-48 hours recommended for healthy newborns if mother had indication for GBS prophylaxis and received ≥ 4 hours of intrapartum antibiotics In ...

The authors recommend offering intrapartum antibiotics to all women ... The recommendations are intended to prevent early-onset GBS infection in newborns. "This guidance provides clear advice ...

BOSTON — Mortality rates from group B streptococcal meningitis have declined, but morbidity among survivors remains high, despite intrapartum prophylaxis, according to Romina Libster ...

GBS causes substantial neonatal morbidity and mortality (as in high income countries) and intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis can prevent some EOD (0.68 to 0.55/1000 live births), an impact limited ...

Background: Although intrapartum antimicrobial prophylaxis has lowered the incidence of early onset group B Streptococcus (GBS) sepsis, there are concerns that the increased use of antibiotics may ...

An additional 23 case mothers with clinical risk factors and/or positive maternal cultures for GBS, who would have been eligible for prophylaxis, did not receive intrapartum antibiotics.

A secondary aim was to evaluate the efficacy of intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis to prevent GBS colonisation in the baby. During this phase, 229 women across 6 delivery units in Sweden were ...

an intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis (IAP) is administrated to the mother. However, studies have shown that up to 61, 4% of term infants with GBS disease are born to women who have been falsely ...

As the connection between the gut microbiome and various diseases states continues to grow, researchers have begun to focus their attention on the early stages of human development and how early ...

The Xpert GBS test detects group B streptococcus (GBS) colonisation in pregnant women, using rectal and vaginal swabs. One randomised controlled trial reported a sensitivity of 89% and a reduction in ...