๐Ÿ‘ถ Chapter 230 ยท Group B Streptococcus (Streptococcus agalactiae)

Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics 22nd Edition | Early-onset (0-6 days) vs late-onset (7-90 days) neonatal disease, maternal colonization, intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis (IAP), serotypes (Ia, Ib, II, III, IV, V), meningitis, sepsis, treatment, prevention.

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๐Ÿ“‹ 30 Clinical Scenarios โ€” Group B Streptococcus (Nelson Ch 230)

๐Ÿ“‡ Highโ€‘Yield Review Cards (GBS)

๐Ÿฉบ Group B Strep Clinical Scenarios

Select a scenario for diagnosis and management.

๐Ÿ“‹ Stepwise Management of GBS Disease & Prevention

    ๐Ÿ“Š Early-Onset vs Late-Onset GBS Disease

    FeatureEarly-Onset (0-6 days)Late-Onset (7-90 days)
    Peak age24-48 hours3-4 weeks
    Maternal risk factorsGBS colonization, PROM, preterm, chorioamnionitisNone (horizontal acquisition)
    Common syndromesSepsis, pneumonia, meningitisBacteremia, meningitis, osteomyelitis, cellulitis-adenitis
    Mortality~4-5%~3%
    PreventionIntrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis (IAP)No prevention (maternal vaccine in development)

    โšก Reflex Prompts โ€” GBS Decisions

    ๐Ÿ“– Summary: Group B Streptococcus โ€” Nelson Ch 230