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

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 ...

or external ear canal Clinical observation for 36-48 hours recommended for healthy newborns if mother had indication for GBS prophylaxis and received ≥ 4 hours of intrapartum antibiotics In ...

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

In fact, the trade-off for successful GBS prophylaxis is the same as with any antibiotic use, an increase in resistant organisms. This is now being seen with the quinolones, which have been ...

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 ...

In recent years, antibiotic prophylaxis given to at-risk mothers ... pathogens associated with sepsis are group B streptococci (GBS) in full-term infants and Escherichia coli in preterm infants.

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 ...

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 ...