GBS is the most common cause of infection in the newborn infan | Paediatrics videos & books

GBS is the most common cause of infection in the newborn infant, followed by E. coli and L. monocytogenes. GBS is the most common cause of pneumonia, septicemia, UTI, and meningitis. The risk of early-onset (within the first 7 days of life) GBS infection can be reduced with the antenatal administration of appropriate antimicrobials. The use of perinatal antimicrobials has no effect on the occurrence of late-onset (after 7 days of life) GBS disease.