The following increase an infant's risk for group B streptococcal septicemia:
History of giving birth to a baby with GBS sepsis Mother who has a fever (over 100.4 degrees F) during labor Mother who has group B streptococcus in her gastrointestinal, reproductive, or urinary tract Prematurity Rupture of membranes (water breaks) more than 18 hours before baby is delivered Use of intrauterine fetal monitoring (scalp lead) during labor
Who is at highest risk for Group B streptococcal infection ?
The following increase an infant's risk for group B streptococcal septicemia:
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