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- Title
COLONIZAÇÃO DE STREPTOCOCCUS DO GRUPO B EM MULHERES GESTANTES E A IMPORTÂNCIA DA PREVENÇÃO E TRATAMENTO: ESTUDO DE REVISÃO.
- Authors
Kuhn do Prado, Elen Maria; Pereira de Souza, Felipe Thiago; Monteiro da Silva, Ingrid Martins; Shimoya-Bittencourt, Walkiria; Coimbra de Paula, Cristiane
- Abstract
Streptococcus agalactiae is considered a microorganism that causes serious neonatal infections and can lead to death. The colonization by GBE in pregnant women ranges from 5 to 35% and has its alteration widely according to region. However, through specific prenatal examinations it is possible to identify it and, thus, to promote measures of therapeutic intervention early. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to perform a literature review to identify the prevalence of β-hemolytic streptococcus in pregnant women and the role of prevention and treatment. The electronic search was carried out in the Pubmed, LILACS and the SCIELO online libraries and the CAPES Portal of Periodicals, without restriction on the period of publication, in the Portuguese, Spanish and English languages. We included fifteen studies that evaluated the prevalence of group B streptococcus, the means of screening, the gestational period of the examination, preventive measures and the pharmacology used. Most of the studies found prevalence between 5 to 35%, the appropriate gestational period was between the 35th to the 37th week. The screening is done from a rectal sample, with the same swab to increase sensitivity in carrying out the culture. The prophylaxis involves early screening and antibiotic therapy and the therapy used is typically with amoxicillin, penicillin, or cephalexin, which can be replaced in cases of sensitivity. It is concluded that the prevalence of colonization by group B streptococcus in the pregnant women of the studies evaluated was in agreement with the values found in the literature. It should be emphasized that the prevention should be performed between the 35th and 37th week of gestation so that a prophylaxis strategy can be made prior to delivery preventing complications that may affect the newborn. Hence the importance of appropriate therapy.
- Subjects
STREPTOCOCCUS agalactiae; LITERATURE reviews; PREGNANT women; NEONATAL infections; SPANISH language; STREPTOCOCCUS
- Publication
Connection Line, 2024, Issue 31, p98
- ISSN
1980-7341
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.18312/connectionline.v31i31.2507