What Measures are Taken to Prevent GBS Transmission?
Group B Streptococcus is a leading cause of neonatal sepsis and meningitis. To prevent GBS transmission, pregnant women are screened for GBS colonization at 35-37 weeks of gestation. Those who test positive are given intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis (IAP) during labor, which has been shown to reduce the risk of neonatal GBS infection.
