Prevention of early onset group B streptococcal disease: controversial issues

J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med. 2009:22 Suppl 3:38-42. doi: 10.1080/14767050903211521.

Abstract

Intrapartum chemoprophylaxis is currently the most effective preventive strategy against the neonatal early-onset group B streptococcal infection. The principal controversies on strategies for intrapartum antibiotic administration, possible adverse effects, management of newborn and possible future preventive strategies reported in the literature are considered.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antibiotic Prophylaxis*
  • Carrier State / diagnosis*
  • Carrier State / microbiology
  • Contraindications
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Infectious Disease Transmission, Vertical / prevention & control*
  • Mass Screening / methods
  • Postnatal Care
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / prevention & control
  • Prenatal Care*
  • Streptococcal Infections / diagnosis
  • Streptococcal Infections / prevention & control*
  • Streptococcus agalactiae*