Current guidelines recommendations for management of group B streptococcal infections in pregnant women

R. Jipa, A. Hristea, V. Arama

Abstract: Group B streptococcus (GBS) is one of the main cause of neonatal infections, especially in preterm neonates. GBS presence, both in mothers and neonates, has a remarkable impact on morbidity and mortality. Screening for GBS infection in mothers during pregnancy in the third trimester, monthly urinalysis and promptly initiation of antibiotic therapy intrapartum will lead to a significant decrease of early onset GBS disease.
DOI:10.18643/gieu.2013.141

Keywords: Group B streptococcal infection, management, screening