Ethical Issues Associated With Routine Screening and Prophylaxis for Group B Streptococcus in Pregnancy
An increased awareness of the impact of group B streptococcus (GBS) infection on neonatal outcome has prompted several seemingly discordant committee recommendations. Intrapartum antibiotics are effective in reducing the risk of neonatal morbidity when administered to a colonized woman who has a cli...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
1996-01-01
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| Series: | Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/S1064744996000099 |