Group B Streptococcal Infection in Pregnancy

31/05/2022

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Episode Synopsis

Patrick Duff M.D. highlights group B streptococcal infection in pregnancy. He describes the principal risk factors for early-onset group B streptococcal infection, the most useful methods for identifying maternal group B streptococcal colonization and the best strategies for reducing the frequency of early-onset neonatal group B streptococcal infection. Lastly, he shares the special considerations for antibiotic prophylaxis in patients who are allergic to penicillin.

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