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Group B Streptococcus (GBS) in Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Neonatal Period brings together field experts to provide a comprehensive understanding of group B streptococcus (GBS), the most common cause of perinatal infection today. It discusses this important bacterium and infection within pregnancy, both obstetric and fetal aspects during labor, and in the infant.
The book opens with a global view of GBS, recounting the history and variation in risk factors and outcomes across regions. Subsequent chapters cover not only the biology, epidemiology and pathology, but also intricately describe infection management, treatment, and prevention options. Both early onset as well as late onset GBS disease are discussed.
Further, written accounts of lived experiences with varying outcomes are included, along with strategies to aid practitioners in improving care and understanding of babies and families impacted by GBS. The book concludes with clarification of common misconceptions and discussion of future directions in prevention and treatment options. This comprehensive reference offers evidence-based insights aimed at enhancing practice and ultimately improving perinatal outcomes.
Contents
1. Introduction to Group B Streptococcus in pregnancy: Past, present, and future
2. Group B Streptococcus bacterium — its structure and characteristics, where it is found in nature, the extent of human carriage, and the biology of infection
3. The epidemiology of human GBS carriage
4. The discovery of the role of GBS in human disease, particularly during pregnancy, childbirth, and the neonatal period
5. Group B streptococcus infection during pregnancy
6. Group B streptococcus infection during labor: Obstetric and fetal aspects
7. Early- and late-onset neonatal GBS disease--Characteristics, diagnosis, and treatment
8. The longer-term impacts of GBS infection for children and families
9. The effects of Group B streptococcus infection on parents and families
10. Early onset neonatal group B Streptococcus prevention in the United Kingdom and the role of the Group B Strep Support charity
11. Vaccines, their development, and promise
12. Myths and fallacies about group B streptococcus
