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. 1994 Nov;5(6):251-6.
doi: 10.1155/1994/979374.

The prevention of early-onset group B streptococcal infections in the newborn

Infectious Diseases and Immunization Committee

The prevention of early-onset group B streptococcal infections in the newborn

Infectious Diseases and Immunization Committee. Can J Infect Dis. 1994 Nov.
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Figure 1
Flow chart for infants born with antenatal risk factors for group B streptococcus (GBS) indicating chemoprophylaxis. This paradigm is for use only for babies without clinical signs of sepsis
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