Epidemiology of invasive group B streptococcal disease in the United States, 1999-2005

CR Phares, R Lynfield, MM Farley, J Mohle-Boetani… - Jama, 2008 - jamanetwork.com
Context Group B streptococcus is a leading infectious cause of morbidity in newborns and
causes substantial disease in elderly individuals. Guidelines for prevention of perinatal
disease through intrapartum chemoprophylaxis were revised in 2002. Candidate vaccines
are under development. Objective To describe disease trends among populations that might
benefit from vaccination and among newborns during a period of evolving prevention
strategies. Design and Setting Analysis of active, population-based surveillance in 10 states …