Selective intrapartum prophylaxis for group B streptococcus colonization: management and outcome of newborns
Pylipow M;Gaddis M;Kinney JS;;
pediatrics1994Vol. 93pp. -
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m1994pediatricsselective
Abstract
Selective IAP was administered safely to 21% of GBS-positive women, or 3.5% of all deliveries. IAP prevented EOGBSS when it could be given to GBS-positive mothers with a risk factor. Accurate identification of mothers with GBS colonization and their risk factors is essential for effective use of IAP …