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Study data from M.E.B. Sosa and co-authors update knowledge of perinatal and neonatal nursing
2009 JUL 2 - (NewsRx.com) -- According to a study from the United States, "Streptococcal A infections are reemerging as a dangerous clinical problem. This particular infection is usually a problem for the postpartum mother and not usually associated with fetal or neonatal infections." "Maternal morbidity and mortality are overwhelming when compared with other maternal infections. Historically, group A streptococcus was the cause of epidemic postpartum sepsis prior to the advent of proper hand-washing techniques. Currently, transmission can occur directly from a colonized healthcare provider, other patients, or a community-acquired source," wrote M.E.B. Sosa and colleagues. The researchers concluded: "The Joint Commission and the International Surviving Sepsis Campaign have placed patient safety and early recognition and treatment of sepsis as major initiatives to improving patient outcomes." Sosa and colleagues published the results of their research in the Journal of Perinatal & Neonatal Nursing (Streptococcal A Infection Reemerging and Virulent. Journal of Perinatal & Neonatal Nursing, 2009;23(2):141-147). For additional information, contact M.E.B. Sosa, 67 Greenwood Avenue, Rumford, RI 02916, USA. The publisher of the Journal of Perinatal & Neonatal Nursing can be contacted at: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 530 Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19106-3621, USA. Keywords: United States, Life Sciences, Epidemics, Necrotizing Fasciitis, Streptococcus, Strep Infection, Streptococcal, Isaac Syndrome, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing. This article was prepared by Medical Verdicts & Law Weekly editors from staff and other reports. Copyright 2009, Medical Verdicts & Law Weekly via NewsRx.com.
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