Childbirth in cases of Group B Streptococcus (GBS) infection

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If a culture test carried out on a woman prior to delivery reveals Group B Streptococcus in the vagina, we administer antibiotics as a preventive measure upon the onset of regular contractions or the rupture of the amniotic sac. If the woman is not in the active phase of labour, active induction of labour is indicated in order to shorten the duration of labour. Although neonatal infections caused by this microorganism are rare, they can be very serious. Their occurrence can be prevented precisely by the prophylactic administration of antibiotics.