Perinatal group B streptococcal disease prevention, Minnesota

Emerg Infect Dis. 2005 Sep;11(9):1467-9. doi: 10.3201/eid1109.041109.

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.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Family Practice
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Midwifery
  • Minnesota
  • Obstetrics
  • Perinatal Care / methods*
  • Practice Patterns, Physicians'*
  • Pregnancy
  • Prenatal Care / statistics & numerical data*
  • Streptococcal Infections / diagnosis
  • Streptococcal Infections / prevention & control*
  • Streptococcus agalactiae / pathogenicity*
  • Surveys and Questionnaires