Decrease in Group B Streptococcal Infections in Neonates: Analysis of Health Insurance Data 2005 to 2017

Klinische Pädiatrie
Anna-Lisa SorgRüdiger von Kries

Abstract

In the German guidelines for prophylaxis of group B streptococcal (GBS) early onset sepsis in neonates (EOS), GBS screening of all pregnant women has been recommended, but is not yet included in the Maternity Directives. Aim of the study was to identify temporal trends in incidence of EOS and their association to GBS Screening. The analysis based on health insurance data of the statutory health insurance provider Barmer from 2005 to 2017 of 313,385 mother-child pairs. Annual frequency of GBS infections in newborns was determined by ICD-10 P36.0. The frequency of maternal GBS colonization was indicated by ICD-10 B95.1, which was used as surrogate for GBS screening. Temporal trends of the risk of EOS in neonates were assessed in logistic regression models. Pearson's correlation coefficient of EOS incidence and the surrogate marker for maternal GBS colonization was calculated. The risk of EOS in neonates caused by GBS has decreased annually by 9.3%, resulting in an overall decrease in the observation period of 72.0%. There was no statistical significant change in the risk for LOS (Late Onset Sepsis). The decrease of EOS could not be explained by temporal changes in Caesarian section, risk factors or preterm delivery. The 3.5 fold ...Continue Reading

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