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ACTA REVIEW

Morbidity related to maternal group B streptococcal infections

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Pages 1027-1037 | Received 12 Dec 2005, Published online: 03 Aug 2009
 

Abstract

Group B streptococcus is known to be a leading cause of neonatal infection, but less appreciated is the fact that it causes maternal infection also. Maternal group B streptococcal infections during pregnancy and delivery threaten not only the mother, but the child as well. Postpartum infection, such as mastitis, bacteremia, sepsis, meningitis, endometritis, and wound infections are hazards to the mother. We describe the various maternal group B streptococcal infections, their characteristics, associated neonatal morbidity, and prevention and treatment strategies during pregnancy, delivery, and in the postpartum period.

Acronyms
GBS=

group B streptococcus

UTI=

urinary tract infection

PROM=

premature rupture of the membranes

PPROM=

preterm premature rupture of the membranes

CDC=

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

IAI=

intra-amniotic infection

Acronyms
GBS=

group B streptococcus

UTI=

urinary tract infection

PROM=

premature rupture of the membranes

PPROM=

preterm premature rupture of the membranes

CDC=

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

IAI=

intra-amniotic infection

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