Intrapartum Antibiotic Chemoprophylaxis Policies for the Prevention of Group B Streptococcal Disease Worldwide: Systematic Review

2017198 citationsReviewhybrid Open Access

Authors

Kirsty Le Doaré · University of London

Megan O’Driscoll · Imperial College London

Kim Turner · University of Southern California

Farah Seedat · University of Warwick

Neal Russell · King's College London

Anna C. Seale · Haramaya University

Paul T. Heath ·

Abstract

There is considerable heterogeneity in IAP screening policies and coverage worldwide. Alternative global strategies, such as maternal vaccination, are needed to enhance the scope of global prevention of GBS disease.

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Neonatal and Maternal Infections Streptococcal Infections and Treatments Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections

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Published in: Clinical Infectious Diseases

Volume 65, Issue suppl_2, pp. S143-S151

DOI: 10.1093/cid/cix654

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Intrapartum Antibiotic Chemoprophylaxis Policies for the Prevention of Group B Streptococcal Disease Worldwide: Systematic Review

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