Case–control study of neonatal group B streptococcal disease risk factors in a Dublin maternity hospital over a 13-year period

Group B streptococcus (GBS) (Streptococcus agalactiae) is one of the leading causes of neonatal morbidity and mortality in high-income countries, affecting up to three in every 1000 live deliveries [1]. Early-onset GBS disease occurs within the first week following delivery, manifesting as neonatal sepsis, pneumonia, or meningitis. Numerous studies have identified risk factors for neonatal GBS disease, including maternal carriage of GBS, preterm labor, prolonged rupture of membranes and intrapartum fever [1].

Source: International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics - June 22, 2016 Category: OBGYN Authors: Anne Carroll, Maeve Eogan, Cathy Monteith, Adrienne Foran, Richard J. Drew Tags: BRIEF COMMUNICATION Source Type: research