Screening for Bacterial Vaginosis Prior to Delivery: A Cost-Effectiveness Study.

Hope E KnochenhauerStephanie L LimLaura J HavrileskySarah K Dotters-Katz

Published in: American journal of perinatology (2024)

· BV colonization may increase surgical site infection risk after cesarean section.. · Treatment of BV before or during delivery may be cost-saving strategies as treatment could prevent costs associated with infection.. · Further study is needed to best balance the risk of surgical site infection with antibiotic stewardship..

Keyphrases

surgical site infection
lps induced
replacement therapy