Clinical Outcome of Neonates With GBS Positive Culture-12 Year Retrospective Study

May 15, 2006 updated by: Sheba Medical Center

Clinical Outcome of Neonate With GBS Positive Culture-12 Year Retrospective Study

Streptococci group B (GBS) is a the major reason for morbidity and mortality in neonates. It can present as pneumonia ,meningitis or sepsis.The mortality today is 5-20% and even more in preterm babies.

During the past two decade, the introduction of protocols for prophylactic antibiotics for women with a high risk for GBS infection, have led to a decline of 65% in GBS cases(0.32 for 1000 live birth compared to 1.8 cases in 1000).The purpose of the study is to check the morbidity and mortality at Sheba medical center in the last 12 years in children with positive blood culture for GBS. We assume that in our hospital the morbidity and mortality is less then expected. If proven right, we would then check the reasons for that outcome considering the type and length of treatment and the different virulence of the streptococcus.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Infants With Positive GBS Bacteremia

Detailed Description

This is a retrospective case control study. We will review from archive the charts of all the neonates with positive blood culture for GBS, reviewing the course and severity of their illness.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

1 second to 2 weeks (CHILD)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

GBS positive blood culture neonate and preterm babies

Exclusion Criteria:

Congenital malformations

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Sheba Medical Center

Investigators

Principal Investigator: Tzipora Strauss, MD, Sheba Medical Center

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

June 1, 2006

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

May 14, 2006

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 15, 2006

First Posted (ESTIMATE)

May 16, 2006

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (ESTIMATE)

May 16, 2006

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 15, 2006

Last Verified

May 1, 2006

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Other Study ID Numbers

SHEBA-06-4132-TS-CTIL

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