Presentation
Measures of treatment effect Dichotomous data For dichotomous data, we present results as summary risk ratio (RR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI). When appropriate we present risk difference (RD) with 95% CI. [cochranelibrary.com]
Gastrointestinal
- Overeating
[…] prevent the spread of infection: Keep cuts, scratches, sores and wounds clean and covered Cover your mouth and nose when you sneeze and cough Wash your hands often using hot water and soap Don't share toothbrushes or eating utensils Vaccinate children over [dshs.texas.gov]
Cross‐over trials Cross‐over trials were not considered appropriate for this review topic. Dealing with missing data For included studies, we noted levels of attrition. [cochranelibrary.com]
Treatment
Two studies (Boyer 1986; Matorras 1990) compared ampicillin with no treatment for GBS intrapartum prophylaxis and one study compared penicillin with no treatment (Tuppurainen 1989). [cochranelibrary.com]
[…] chickenpox (Some children get invasive GAS infection right after they've had chickenpox) School Exclusion Policy Children with streptococcal sore throat and scarlet fever should be kept out of school or childcare until 24 hours from the time antibiotic treatment [dshs.texas.gov]
Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment of GBS in Newborns. Available online at http://www.cdc.gov/groupbstrep/about/symptoms-diagnosis-treatment.html through http://www.cdc.gov. Accessed June 2013. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [labtestsonline.it]
Etiology
Organism, Causative Agent, or Etiologic Agent Group A streptococcus (GAS) invasive disease is caused by a type of bacteria called Streptococcus pyogenes. [dshs.texas.gov]
Description of the condition Historical background The etiology of neonatal sepsis varies with geographical location and changes over time (Nyhan 1958; Ohlsson 1986). [cochranelibrary.com]
Prevention
Group B Strep Prevention (GBS, baby strep, Group B streptococcal bacteria) General Public, Frequently Asked Questions. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [On-line information]. [labtestsonline.it]
Prevention The following steps will help prevent the spread of infection: Keep cuts, scratches, sores and wounds clean and covered Cover your mouth and nose when you sneeze and cough Wash your hands often using hot water and soap Don't share toothbrushes [dshs.texas.gov]
Guidelines for prevention of GBS neonatal infections In 1992, the first guidelines for GBS prevention were published in the US (AAP 1992; ACOG 1992). [cochranelibrary.com]