Inadequate intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis for group B streptococci (GBS) is common, according to a study published in the September issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology. HealthDay News ...

The recommendations are intended to prevent early-onset GBS infection in newborns. "This guidance provides clear advice to doctors and midwives on which women should be offered antibiotics to ...

“The most common antibiotic triggers included surgical site infection prophylaxis before cesarean section and GBS prophylaxis during labor,” Shah said. “Other reported agents included ...

Antibiotics administered during labour ... screening and the majority choose to receive antibiotic prophylaxis during labour to prevent GBS transmission to their infant at birth.

GBS causes substantial neonatal morbidity and mortality (as in high income countries) and intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis can prevent some EOD (0.68 to 0.55/1000 live births), an impact limited ...

The Xpert GBS test detects group B streptococcus (GBS) colonisation in pregnant women, using rectal and vaginal swabs. One randomised controlled trial reported a sensitivity of 89% and a reduction in ...

Background: Intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis for neonatal group B streptococcal disease (GBS) effectively prevents disease among infants <7 days old, but there are no prevention strategies for ...

Thirteen tested positive for Group B Strep (GBS) and underwent both skin testing and an oral challenge, followed by receiving penicillin during labor.” Only those pregnant women who tested ...

The RCOG guidelines (2012) recommend that women who are at increased risk for transmission of GBS are given intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis during labour to prevent colonisation of the baby. These ...