An update on group B streptococcal infections in the newborn: Prevention, evaluation, and treatment

Traci T. Brumund; Christopher B. White

doi:10.3928/0090-4481-19980801-08

An update on group B streptococcal infections in the newborn: Prevention, evaluation, and treatment

Traci T. Brumund, Christopher B. White

Pediatrics

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Abstract

Despite advances in perinatal care, GBS infections still cause significant morbidity and mortality in the newborn. Here we review strategies for preventing and treating this potentially life-threatening infection.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	495-501
Number of pages	7
Journal	Pediatric Annals
Volume	27
Issue number	8
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3928/0090-4481-19980801-08
State	Published - Aug 1998

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Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health

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