Incidence and outcome of group B streptococcal invasive disease in Omani infants.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Group B streptococcus (GBS) infection is a serious disease that continues to cause high morbidity and mortality. It is one of the leading cause of sepsis; particularly meningitis, in infants and young children all around the world. In this study, we aim to identify the incidence of GBS sepsis in Omani infants less than 3 months of age who were born at Royal Hospital and who presented with clinical sepsis and positive culture. In addition, we aim to describe the clinical presentation and complications noted on admission and then on follow-up visit.

Methods

This is an observational retrospective chart review study. It included all Omani infants (0-3 months) who were diagnosed to have GBS sepsis/meningitis from 2006 to 2016 at the Royal Hospital, Muscat, Sultanate of

SUBMITTER: Masroori EA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7567995 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature