[Nosocomial infections in mother and child: specific risks in the labour ward].
Nosocomial infection is a frequent and potentially lethal complication in obstetrics. The incidence of this complication may be underscored and an accurate surveillance system must be used in each obstetrics unit for infection control. This surveillance system should also identify the patients at risk for infection in order to improve prevention efforts. beta-lactam-sensitive streptococcus is often involved in obstetrical infections and a short antibio-prophylaxis is indicated in most obstetrical procedures. Disinfection strategy, guidelines for clinical practice and control charts should be established in each obstetrics unit to prevent nosocomial infections.
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Service d'anesthésie-réanimation chirurgicale, hôpital Saint-Vincent de Paul, 74-82 avenue Denfert-Rochereau, 75574 Paris, France.
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D000773:Anesthesia, Obstetrical / Q000009:adverse effects; D002585:Cesarean Section / Q000009:adverse effects; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000635:transmission; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007743:Labor, Obstetric; D011247:Pregnancy; D012307:Risk Factors; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000635:transmission
Infections nosocomiales chez la mère et l'enfant: risques spécifiques à la salle de naissance.