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Perinatal Group B Streptococcal Disease Prevention, Minnesota

Year: 2005

Type: article

Abstract: In 2002, revised guidelines for preventing perinatal group B streptococcal disease were published. In 2002, all Minnesota providers surveyed reported using a prevention policy. Most screen vaginal and rectal specimens at 34-37 weeks of gestation. The use of screening-based methods has increased dramatically since 1998.

Source: Emerging infectious diseases

DOI: 10.3201/eid1109.041109

Authors: Craig A. Morin, Karen White, Anne Schuchat, Richard N. Danila, Ruth Lynfield

Institutions: Minnesota Department of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Language: English

Topic: Neonatal and Maternal Infections

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

Funders: Minnesota Department of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Public Health Service