Evaluation of universal antenatal screening for Group B streptococcus

Authors :: Van Dyke, Melissa K.
Phares, Christina R.
Lynfield, Ruth
Thomas, Ann R.
Arnold, Kathryn E.
Craig, Allen S.
Mohle-Boetani, Janet
Gershman, Ken
Schaffner, William
Petit, Susan
Zansky, Shelley M.
Morin, Craig A.
Spina, Nancy L.
Wymore, Kathryn
Harrison, Lee H.
Shutt, Kathleen A.
Bareta, Joseph
Bulens, Sandra N.
Zell, Elizabeth R.
Schuchat, Anne
Schrag, Stephanie J.
Source :: The New England Journal of Medicine. June 18, 2009, Vol. 360 Issue 25, p2626, 11 p.
Publication Year :: 2009
Abstract: A study was conducted to as per national guidelines formulated in 2002 to screen pregnant women for colonization with group B streptococcus that could indicate the development of the disease in infants within a week after birth. Results revealed that universal screening proved to be useful in identifying mothers with group B streptococcus and could help in management of the condition in the newborns.