Prevention of Perinatal Group B Streptococcus Infections
10.1097/FM9.0000000000000041
- VernacularTitle:Prevention of Perinatal Group B Streptococcus Infections
- Author:
Shang-Rong FAN
1
;
Umber TASNEEM
;
Xiao-Ping LIU
;
Shao-Mei YAN
Author Information
1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen 518036, China; Shenzhen Key Laboratory on Technology for Early Diagnosis of Major Gynecological Diseases, Shenzhen 518036, China
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Streptococcal infections;
Pregnancy;
Screening;
Intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis
- From:
Maternal-Fetal Medicine
2020;02(2):100-109
- CountryChina
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Group B streptococcus (GBS) is a leading cause of neonatal infection. Maternal vaginal-rectal colonization with GBS during the intrapartum period is a prerequisite for GBS early-onset disease (EOD). The obstetric measures for effective prevention of GBS EOD include universal prenatal screening by vaginal-rectal culture, correct specimen collection and processing, appropriate implementation of intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis, and coordination with pediatric care providers. It is now recommended to universal screen GBS between 36 0/7 and 37 6/7 weeks of gestation and to identify groups of women who are eligible for intravenous intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis as a means of preventing GBS EOD.
