Interpretation of the guideline or consensus on screening strategy and detection methods for prevention of perinatal group B streptococcal infection in European and American countries / 中华检验医学杂志
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine
;
(12): 817-820, 2018.
Article
in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-712220
ABSTRACT
Group B streptococcus ( GBS) is the most common cause of neonatal invasive infections in western countries , leading to severe pneumonia , sepsis and meningitis with high mortality and morbidity . Neonatal GBS infections are mainly transmitted from mother to baby .Since the end of 1990 s, prevention strategies of antenatal GBS screening and intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis ( IAP) have been implemented by European and American area , decreasing the incidence of neonatal GBS disease significantly .The harm of GBS to neonates has been recognized and valued in recent years in China , but the authorized prevention measures are still lacking.Efficacy of IAP-based prevention depends on the accuracy of GBS screening results during pregnancy .Here, the GBS prevention guideline or consensus recommended by European and American CDC, including the screening strategies , detection methods, sample collection, storage and transportation were interpreted .
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Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Practice guideline
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Screening study
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine
Year:
2018
Type:
Article
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