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Cite this: RCOG Advises GBS Prophylaxis for Women in Preterm Labor - Medscape - Sep 20, 2017. Authors and Disclosures. Authors and Disclosures Journalist Veronica Hackethal, MD.
HealthDay News — Inadequate intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis for group B streptococci (GBS) is common, according to a study published in the September issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology.. Sarah ...
BOSTON — The lack of data evaluating the clinical manifestations of adverse drug reactions before and during pregnancy shows need for more research in this area for this patient population ...
Clinical observation for 36-48 hours recommended for healthy newborns if mother had indication for GBS prophylaxis and received ≥ 4 hours of intrapartum antibiotics; ...
On the strength of phase 2 data, the FDA has awarded coveted breakthrough status to Pfizer's vaccine against Group B Streptococcus (GBS), given to expectant mothers to prevent invasive infections ...