[Descriptive study of intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis of neonatal infection by group B Streptococcus in Txagorritxu].
BACKGROUND
GBS is one of the most important causes of neonatal sepsis of vertical transmission (1-2% of the carriers). The infection may involve newborn's death or severe complications. The culture of vaginal and rectal GBS is a screening test and it is performed to all pregnant women between 35-37 weeks of gestation. If it is positive, intrapartum penicillin is prescribed. If it is negative or unknown, the antibiotic per protocol is given according to risk factors: rupture of membranes more than 18 hours, intrapartum temperature, or prematurity. The aim of this study is to quantify women who receive intrapartum antibiotic in relation to the positive culture and achievement with the SEGO's recommendation.


METHODS
It describes a sample of 261 women of the Txagorritxu Hospital who have given birth during the work shift of researchers, excluding cesarean sections.


METHODS
results of culture, antibiotic administration. Data were collected by reviewing and analyzed medical records using SPSS 17.0.


RESULTS
From 261 women, 69 (26.4%) received antibiotic administration. From 69, 46 (66.67%) had a positive culture. 26 (37.68%) received antibiotics according to risk factors, although their cultures were negative or unknown.


CONCLUSIONS
The results suggest there is a correct application of the SEGO's recommendation. Carrier women with no risk factors would not have received antibiotic therapy without screening.
H Txagorritxu de Vitoria. L_Ordax@hotmail.com
Leire
L
Ordax García
M Victoria
MV
Calzada Hernández
Claudia
C
Terrades Milla
D019072:Antibiotic Prophylaxis; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D018445:Infectious Disease Transmission, Vertical / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011247:Pregnancy; D013030:Spain; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000517:prevention & control*; D013292:Streptococcus agalactiae