As many as three in ten pregnant women may carry the GBS bacterium andit is the most common cause of life-threatening infection in new-bornbabies in the UK, affecting 700 babies every year. GBS infection firstappears as meningitis, septicaemia and pneumonia. It is estimated that80 per cent of these infections could be prevented with the use ofroutine screening.
Register now to continue reading
Thank you for visiting Nursery World and making use of our archive of more than 35,000 expert features, subject guides, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Unlimited access to news and opinion
-
Email newsletter providing activity ideas, best practice and breaking news
Already have an account? Sign in here
