Higher body mass index after intrapartum antibiotic exposure in children persists over 10-years.

ABSTRACT: Exposure to intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis to reduce perinatal group B streptococcal disease was associated with increased childhood body mass index (BMI) persisting to age 10 years compared to no exposure (Δ BMI at 10 years: vaginal delivery 0.14 kg/m² , caesarean 0.40 kg/m² ).

SUBMITTER: Sidell MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11299422 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature