Early-onset group B Streptococcus (EOGBS) infection subsequent to cessation of screening-based intrapartum prophylaxis: findings of an observational study in West London, UK.

ABSTRACT: OBJECTIVES:To describe the impact on early-onset group B Streptococcus (EOGBS) infection rates following reversion from screening-based to risk-based intrapartum antimicrobial prophylaxis (IAP) for prevention. SETTING:Maternity services provided by secondary healthcare organisation in North West London. PARTICIPANTS:All women who gave birth in the healthcare organisation between April 2016 and March 2017. There were no exclusions. DESIGN:Observational study comparing EOGBS rates in the postscreening period (2016-2017) with prescreening (2009-2013) and screening periods (2014-2015). METHODS:Local guidelines for risk-based IAP were reintroduced in April 2016. Compliance with guidelines was audited. Gestational age, mode of delivery, maternal demographics and EOGBS rates in three time periods

SUBMITTER: Gopal Rao G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5701994 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature