Late-Onset Infection With CC17 GBS a Result of Mother-Infant Transmission
The high prevalence of CC17 group B Streptococcus in cases of late-onset disease is likely a result of enhanced mother-to-infant postpartum transmission.
Pregnancy
Delivery Mode Affects Development of Infant Gut Microbiota
Mode of delivery, independent of maternal antibiotic exposure, plays a major role in infant gut microbiota development.
USPSTF Urges Asymptomatic Bacteriuria Screen in Pregnancy
No evidence seen for benefits of screening nonpregnant women or men for asymptomatic bacteriuria
Pertussis-Related Infant Mortality Rate in Argentina Decreased After Maternal Tdap Vaccination
Tetanus toxoid, reduced diphtheria toxoid, and acellular pertussis vaccine is effective in middle-income countries like Argentina.
Progress Achieved in Hepatitis B Control in Western Pacific Region
Report describes progress made to achieve hepatitis B control in the Western Pacific Region and the steps taken to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B virus during 2005 to 2017.
Increased Levels of CMV DNA Found in African Children With Perinatally Acquired HIV
Significant levels of cytomegalovirus DNA are common in older African children with perinatally acquired HIV infection.
Maternal Immunization May Prevent Neonatal Streptococcal Infection
Maternal vaccination with capsular polysaccharide conjugate vaccine GBS6 may be an alternative prevention method of GBS infections in infants.
HIV Risk and Testing Behaviors in Pregnant Women
HIV during the perinatal period in the US have declined over recent decades, but its prevalence rates in female adults and adolescents continues to rise.
Flu Vaccination During Pregnancy Does Not Cause Miscarriage
An influenza vaccine cannot cause a pregnant woman to miscarry.
Examining Pregnant Women’s Attitudes Toward a Zika Vaccine Trial
Pregnant women placed a high premium on clinical evidence when considering whether or not to participate in a hypothetic clinical trial of a Zika virus vaccine.
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