Group B streptococcal meningitis has long-term effects on children's developmental outcomes
Tuesday, June 12, 2012 - 19:30
in Health & Medicine
Nearly one-half of infants with GBS meningitis experience developmental delays. According to the CDC, 25 percent of pregnant women carry GBS. It is routine for these women to receive antibiotics during labor to protect the baby from infection occurring in the first days of life. There is no way to prevent late-onset GBS infections in infants.