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published 15-10-2007

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This study uses a mathematical model to predict the value of different strategies for preventing newborn group B streptococcal (GBS) infections. The values needed for the model, such as the incidence of GBS colonization and infection, were drawn from existing studies.

The conclusion was that the most cost effective policy (in the UK) would be to add
culture testing for low risk term women, while treating all preterm and high risk term women, with a total of 21% of all women being treated.

Actually, I'm putting this study forward to ask a question: what is the role of GBS screening and prophylaxis in Africa and other low-resource settings? If you have some data or opinions, leave a comment to this article or submit your own.

Preventive strategies for group B streptococcal and other bacterial infections in early infancy: cost effectiveness and value of information analyses. BMJ 2007;335;655-; originally published online 11 Sep 2007; doi:10.1136/bmj.39325.681806.AD

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