Early Childhood Neurodevelopmental Outcomes After Early Infant Invasive Group B Streptococcal Infection in Uganda.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Group B streptococcal (GBS) sepsis during infancy is a leading cause of child mortality and an important contributor to long-term neurodisability. Data on outcomes among invasive GBS infection survivors in low- and middle-income countries are limited. We present 2-year neurodevelopment and growth outcomes after GBS sepsis in Uganda.

Methods

Participants were infants with culture-proven GBS sepsis <3 months of age and a gestationally matched comparison cohort of infants who did not have GBS sepsis in Kampala, Uganda. Neurodevelopmental impairment up to 24 months (corrected age) was assessed using the Bayley Scales of Infant Development and Hammersmith Infant Neurological Examination. Weight, height, mid-upper arm circumference, and occipito-frontal circumference we

SUBMITTER: Sadoo S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11891136 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature