Perinatal Group B Streptococcal Disease Prevention, Minnesota

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 dram...

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Main Authors: Craig A. Morin, Karen White, Anne Schuchat, Richard N. Danila, Ruth Lynfield
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2005-09-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
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Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/11/9/04-1109_article