A Visit from the Stork: Infants and GBS

ISBN-13: 9783659673528 / Angielski / Miękka / 2015 / 52 str.

Savini Vincenzo

Opis

This volume focuses on microbiology and habitat of group B streptococci (GBS) along with GBS pathogenicity in neonates and adults. It highlights the role GBS may play as a cause for maternal morbidity and mortality and the relationship between vaginal colonization and neonate infection. The importance of GBS as a cause of newborn death or disability, miscarriage and stillbirth is emphasized, and the role of intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis in reducing vertical transmission of this organism is underlined. In conclusion, microbiology may support a safe delivery and contribute to make the visit from the stork a happy event.

O autorze

Vincenzo Savini was born on June 6th 1976; he graduated (Doctor of Medicine) from 'Gabriele d'Annunzio' University, Chieti, Italy, in 2002; he gained Postgraduate Diploma (Clinical Microbiology and Virology) at 'Tor Vergata' University, Rome, Italy, in 2006. He is currently working as Clinical Microbiologist at the Civic Hospital of Pescara, Italy.