Maternal use of antibiotics during pregnancy may raise the risk of babies developing Group B Streptococcus (GBS) disease -- a common bacterial disease, according to a study.

Maternal use of antibiotics during pregnancy may increase the risk of newborns developing Group B Streptococcus (GBS) disease ...

Maternal use of antibiotics during pregnancy may raise the risk of babies developing Group B Streptococcus (GBS) disease -- a ...

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate how guidelines for the use of intrapartum antibiotics for the prevention of early-onset Group B streptococcal infection are utilized in a clinical setting. STUDY DESIGN: Review ...

Streptococcus agalactiae (known as Group B Streptococcus, or GBS) is present in the genital tract in around one in five women. Previous research by the team at the University of Cambridge and Rosie ...

Beautiful newborn baby boy in the neonatal intensive care unit sleeping This review provides a concise overview of the prevention of Group B Streptococcus in the newborn.

Infants born to mothers whose placentas are infected with group B Streptococcus (GBS) are at an increased risk of neonatal unit (NNU) admission and sepsis, according to a new study from the University ...

In this study, researchers evaluated the clinical features of group B streptococcal infections (GBS) in women who were pregnant, as well as neonatal outcomes associated with GBS infection. Among women ...

Background and aims: Early onset neonatal sepsis due to vertical transmission of Group B streptococci (GBS) is responsible for severe morbidity and mortality of newborns. The aim of study was to ...

Health charities called for action to address racial health disparities after population-wide analysis by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) found that Black and Asian neonates had a significantly ...

One in 200 newborns is admitted to a neonatal unit with sepsis caused by a bacteria commonly carried by their mothers -- much greater than the previous estimate, say researchers. The team has ...