Prevention of Group B Streptococcal Disease in the Newborn - American Family Physician
Mar 1, 2005 - Group B streptococcus (GBS) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among newborns. Universal screening for GBS among women at 35 to 37 weeks of gestation is more effective than administration of intrapartum antibiotics based on risk factors. Lower vaginal and rectal cultures for ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2005/0301/p903.html
Prevention of Neonatal Group B Streptococcal Infection - American Family Physician
Jun 1, 1998 - Neonatal group B streptococcal infection is the primary cause of neonatal morbidity related to infection. It can often be prevented by identifying and treating pregnant women who carry group B streptococci or who are at highest risk of transmitting the bacteria to newborns. Increasing ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/1998/0601/p2713.html
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