Journal article
Maternal colonization with group B Streptococcus and prelabor rupture of membranes at term: The role of induction of labor
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: Our purpose was to determine the effect of induction of labor on neonatal infection if mothers are group B streptococci positive and have prelabor rupture of membranes at term.
STUDY DESIGN: In the TermPROM study 5041 women were randomized to induction with intravenous oxytocin, induction with vaginal prostaglandin E2 gel, or expectant management with induction, if needed. Of these, 4834 women had vaginal or introital swabs for …
Authors
Hannah ME; Ohlsson A; Wang EEL; Matlow A; Foster GA; Willan AR; Hodnett ED; Weston JA; Farine D; Seaward PGR
Journal
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vol. 177, No. 4, pp. 780–785
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
October 1997
DOI
10.1016/s0002-9378(97)70268-0
ISSN
0002-9378