In August 2019, the American Academy of Pediatrics published a new clinical report, "Management of Infants at Risk for Group B Streptococcal Disease." This report details acceptable management approaches to assessing risk of neonatal GBS disease and replaces prior guidance published by CDC.
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If ANY signs or symptoms of sepsis develop, antibiotic therapy should be initiated and a full diagnostic evaluation, consisting of: a blood culture, complete blood count (CBC), including white cell differential and platelet count, a chest radiograph (if respiratory abnormalities are present), and a lumbar puncture (if patient is stable enough to tolerate procedure) should be conducted.
Antibiotic therapy should be directed toward most common causes of neonatal sepsis, including ampicillin for GBS and coverage for other organisms (including Escherichia coli and other gram-negative pathogens) should take into account local antibiotic resistance patterns.
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