Tag: Strep Infections
Placental Group B Strep Tied to Neonatal Unit Admission in Infants Born at Term
Increased rates of admission seen with probable but culture-negative sepsis and with culture-positive proven GBS sepsis
Maternal Vaccine Can Prevent Group B Strep in Young Infants
GBS6 induced maternal antibody responses to all serotypes, with maternal-to-infant antibody ratios varying based on dose
Benefits of Maternal Immunization Against Group B Strep Explored
Net monetary benefit from group B Streptococcus vaccination estimated to range from $1.1 to $17 billion
Surge in Severe Strep Cases in Children Was Really a Return to Normal: CDC
As with other early infections in recent months, including RSV and flu, invasive group A streptococcal cases were reported earlier in the season than is typical
Rates of Macrolide Resistance in S. pneumoniae High Across the U.S.
Clinicians should consider alternatives to macrolide monotherapy as empiric therapy for suspected community-acquired bacterial pneumonia
Group A Strep Exposure Does Not Worsen Chronic Tic in Youth
GAS exposures associated with longitudinal changes of hyperactivity-impulsivity symptom severity
New Strain of S. pyogenes Causing Scarlet Fever in U.K.
New, more toxigenic strain may explain recent increase in scarlet fever activity in England
Guidance Updated for Managing Infants at Risk for Group B Strep
Risk assessment should consider infants born at ≥35 0/7 weeks and ≤34 6/7 weeks separately
Low Recurrence With Shortened IV Abx Course in GBS Bacteremia
Some infants with late-onset GBS bacteremia treated with shortened course of IV antibiotics
Infective Endocarditis More Common with Valve Issues
Antibiotic prophylaxis should be reconsidered with bicuspid aortic valve, mitral valve prolapse
