Early Onset Neonatal Group B Streptococcus (GBS) Infection: Associated Obstetric Risk Factors
- 1 May 1991
- journal article
- Published by Wiley in Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Vol. 31 (2) , 117-118
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1479-828x.1991.tb01796.x
Abstract
Summary: : An analysis of all early onset neonatal Group B streptococcal (GBS) infections at the Royal Women's Hospital, Melbourne was made for the 10-year period 1979–1988. There were 104 cases with 29 neonatal deaths (28%). One or more predisposing perinatal risk factors was evident in 82% of cases (premature labour 79%, prolonged membrane rupture (> 12 hours) 57%, premature rupture of the membranes 69%, maternal sepsis 29%). Overall, 88% of GBS infections were evident within 24 hours of birth, suggesting an intrapartum pathogenesis for infection.Keywords
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