The Changing Face of Early-onset Neonatal Sepsis After the Implementation of a Maternal Group B Streptococcus Screening and Intrapartum Prophylaxis Policy—A Study in One Medical Center

Early-onset sepsis (EOS) is the major cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality. Maternal group B Streptococcus (GBS) screening and intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis (IAP) were implemented in our hospital in 2004. Our aim was to evaluate the effectiveness of the program and changes in pathogens and...

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Main Authors: Chia-Ying Lin, Chyong-Hsin Hsu, Fu-Yuan Huang, Jui-Hsing Chang, Han-Yang Hung, Hsin-An Kao, Chun-Chih Peng, Wai-Tim Jim, Hsin Chi, Nan-Chang Chiu, Tung-Yao Chang, Chen-Yu Chen, Chie-Pein Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2011-04-01
Series:Pediatrics and Neonatology
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1875957211000039