Prevalence of group B streptococcus colonization in pregnant women in a tertiary care center in Korea
Obstetrics & Gynecology Science
;
: 575-583, 2018.
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in English
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| ID: wpr-716665
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the group B streptococcus (GBS) colonization rate in pregnant Korean women using selective culture media for GBS and to identify obstetrical complications and GBS-induced early-onset neonatal sepsis.METHODS:
We evaluated 1,014 pregnant women who delivered at Busan Paik Hospital between January 2015 and December 2016. GBS colonization was assessed using chromID Strepto B agar. We evaluated GBS colonization in pregnant women, as well as the obstetrical complication and GBS-induced neonatal sepsis rates.RESULTS:
The total GBS colonization rate was 11.6% (117/1,014). No significant increase was observed in the rate of pregnancy-related complications between the GBS-positive and the GBS-negative groups. Among the 134 neonates born to colonized mothers, early neonatal sepsis was reported in 2 neonates (1.5%); however, these were cases of non-GBS-induced sepsis.CONCLUSION:
The GBS colonization rate (using selective culture media) in this study involving pregnant Korean women showed a higher colonization rate than that previously reported in Korea. Therefore, based on this study, we recommend GBS screening and the administration of intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis in pregnant Korean women.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Streptococcus
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Streptococcus agalactiae
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Tertiary Healthcare
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Mass Screening
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Prevalence
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Colon
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Sepsis
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Antibiotic Prophylaxis
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Culture Media
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Agar
Type of study:
Prevalence study
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Risk factors
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Screening study
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Infant, Newborn
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Obstetrics & Gynecology Science
Year:
2018
Type:
Article
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