Assessing standards for prevention of early onset group B streptococcal (GBS) disease in Ireland

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作者
Dakin, Alex [1 ]
Ferguson, Wendy [2 ]
Drew, Richard [3 ]
McCallion, Naomi [2 ]
Higgins, Mary F. [4 ]
Eogan, Maeve [1 ]
机构
[1] Rotunda Hosp, Obstet & Gynaecol, Dublin, Ireland
[2] Rotunda Hosp, Paediat, Dublin, Ireland
[3] Microbiol, Dublin, Ireland
[4] Natl Matern Hosp, Obstet & Gynaecol, Dublin, Ireland
关键词
Group B streptococcus; Intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis; Polymerase chain reaction; Screening; PREGNANT-WOMEN; RAPID DETECTION; ASSAY; WORLDWIDE; DELIVERY;
D O I
10.1007/s11845-021-02639-7
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R5 [内科学];
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1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
Background: Early onset group B streptococcal (GBS) disease can cause significant neonatal morbidity and mortality. There is currently no Irish national guideline for GBS screening, and protocols vary across maternity units. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing at induction or labour onset informs triage for antibiotic prophylaxis; however, there are human and infrastructural resource requirements to enable widespread implementation. Aim: Our aim was to identify current standard practices for GBS prevention in Irish obstetric and neonatal services and to utilise this data to inform the need for, and potential impact of implementation of, a national guideline. Methods: A questionnaire on GBS screening, management and existing resources was completed by an informed staff member from each of the 19 Irish maternity units, including questions regarding timing and method of screening, antibiotic usage, and neonatal management. Results: One unit (5.2%) performs routine GBS screening at 35-37 weeks of gestation. Twelve units (63%) screen for GBS following spontaneous rupture of membranes (SROM) after 37 weeks, of which two (17%) perform PCR and ten (83%) culture testing. Seventeen units (89.3%) have access to a GeneXpert PCR machine, and of these, two (11.7%) use the machine for rapid GBS testing. Two units screen patients for GBS at either the start of labour or induction of labour. Four units (21%) use the neonatal early onset sepsis (EOS) calculator. Sixteen units (84%) do not treat asymptomatic infants born to GBS-positive mothers. Conclusion: There is a lack of consistency in the methods for GBS screening and disease prevention across the country, highlighting the need for a national guideline accompanied by an implementation plan and budget to standardise care.
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