While waiting for a vaccine: opportunities for optimization of neonatal group B streptococcal (GBS) disease prevention in Israel.
Dan WaismanAyala GoverMichal MoladReuven KedarAvi RotschildWilliam E BenitzPublished in: Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association (2018)
IAP remains the main intervention to decrease EOGBS. IAP and PAP together may reduce EOGBS present incidence by 40%. Combining rapid intrapartum screening with selective IAP and selective PAP for remaining gaps, would be the most efficient strategy.