Long-term Outcomes of Group B Streptococcal Meningitis

2012186 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Romina Libster · Infant Foundation

Kathryn M. Edwards · Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Fatma Levent · Texas Tech University

Morven S. Edwards · Baylor College of Medicine

Marcia A. Rench · Baylor College of Medicine

Luis A. Castagnini · Blank Children's Hospital

Timothy Cooper

Abstract

Survivors of GBS meningitis continue to have substantial long-term morbidity, highlighting the need for ongoing developmental follow-up and prevention strategies such as maternal immunization.

Topics & Keywords

Neonatal and Maternal Infections Streptococcal Infections and Treatments Bacterial Infections and Vaccines

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: PEDIATRICS

Volume 130, Issue 1, pp. e8-e15

DOI: 10.1542/peds.2011-3453

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