Evaluating the guideline for group B streptococcus screening of pregnant women with hospital admissions prior to term

The objective of this study was to evaluate the recommended practice of screening patients admitted preterm for group B streptococcal (GBS) colonization by comparing culture results between those who received antibiotics before culture and those who did not. Since many patients (e.g. those transferred from other facilities) receive antibiotics before screening culture specimens are obtained, false negative results might occur.
Source: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Category: OBGYN Authors: Tags: IDSOG Abstract Source Type: research