Impact of a risk-based prevention policy on neonatal group B streptococcal disease

Article Abstract:

Giving antibiotics to pregnant women at risk of group B streptococcal infection during delivery can prevent the infection from being transmitted to the baby. Group B streptococci are a group of bacteria that can cause serious infections in newborn babies. Researchers analyzed the rate of group B streptococcal infections in newborn babies at one hospital between 1992 and 1995. During this time period, the percentage of women at risk who received antibiotics increased from 13%-20% in 1992 to 42%-72% in 1995. The number of cases of infection in newborn babies dropped from 1.7 per 1,000 live births to 0.2 cases per 1,000 live births.

Health aspects, Antibiotics, Prevention, Infants (Newborn), Newborn infants

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Introduction of the new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention group B streptococcal prevention guideline at a large West Coast health maintenance organization

Article Abstract:

Many hospitals adopted the guidelines promoted by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 1996 to prevent group B streptococcal infection in newborn babies. Hospitals began treating more women at risk of this infection with antibiotics, with no significant increase in side effects.

Drug therapy, Science and technology policy, United States. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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The reporting of pre-existing maternal medical conditions and complications of pregnancy on birth certificates and in hospital discharge data

Article Abstract:

The accuracy of live-birth certificates and hospital discharge data reported of pre-existing maternal medical conditions and complications of pregnancy were determined. Hospital discharge were found to be more accurate in reporting of the complications and pre-existing medical conditions.

United States, General services, Management dynamics, Management, Company systems management, Information management, Company business management, Pregnancy, Complications of, Pregnancy complications, Hospital records, Birth certificates

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