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- Title
Early-onset group B streptococcal disease in the era of maternal screening.
- Authors
Puopolo, Karen M; Madoff, Lawrence C; Eichenwald, Eric C
- Abstract
With the widespread implementation of intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis (IAP), the rate of early-onset neonatal sepsis and meningitis caused by Streptococcus agalactiae (group B streptococcus [GBS]) has decreased dramatically, especially in term infants. However, cases of GBS disease continue to occur despite IAP and incur significant morbidity and mortality. Inaccurate screening results, improper implementation of IAP, or antibiotic failure all may contribute to persistent disease.
- Publication
Pediatrics, 2005, Vol 115, Issue 5, p1240
- ISSN
1098-4275
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1542/peds.2004-2275