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Preventing early-onset group B streptococcal sepsis: strategy development using decision analysis.

W E Benitz1, J B Gould, M L Druzin

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA. benitzwe@leland.stanford.edu

Pediatrics
|June 3, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Optimized strategies using decision analysis can reduce early-onset group B streptococcal (GBS) infections, preventing more cases at a lower cost. Screening and targeted prophylaxis are key to improving prevention of GBS disease.

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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Neonatal Medicine
  • Infectious Disease Epidemiology

Background:

  • Early-onset group B streptococcal (GBS) infections (EOGBS) pose a significant risk to newborns.
  • Current prevention strategies have varying efficacy and costs.
  • Decision analysis offers a framework for optimizing intervention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate recommended EOGBS prevention strategies.
  • To optimize prevention strategies using decision analysis.
  • To compare the efficacy, cost, and patient numbers treated by different strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Estimated EOGBS attack rates, risk factor prevalence, and prophylaxis effects from published data.
  • Defined population subgroups based on gestational age, intrapartum conditions, and maternal GBS colonization.

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  • Utilized decision analysis to estimate EOGBS prevalence and the number of cases prevented by various interventions.

    • Main Results:

    • Decision analysis predicted lower EOGBS rate reductions than previously estimated for AAP, ACOG, and CDC strategies.
    • Screening-based strategies (rectovaginal cultures or rapid tests) showed higher efficacy (78.4%–80.1%) and lower costs.
    • Targeted intrapartum prophylaxis for mothers combined with postpartum prophylaxis for infants proved more effective and less costly.

    Conclusions:

    • No single strategy can eliminate EOGBS, but significant reductions are achievable at an acceptable cost (<$12,000 per case).
    • Integrated obstetrical and neonatal approaches, tailored to specific populations, are recommended.
    • Improved intrapartum screening tests and continuous surveillance are crucial for enhancing prevention efficacy and guiding iterative improvements.