Should Israel screen all mothers-to-be to prevent early-onset of neonatal group B streptococcal disease? A cost-utility analysis

• Main Authors: Ginsberg Gary M (Author), Eidelman Arthur I (Author), Shinwell Eric (Author), Anis Emilia (Author), Peyser Reuven (Author), Lotan Yoram (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2013-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In Israel, an average of 37 children are born each year with sepsis and another four with meningitis as a result of Group B Streptococcal (GBS) disease. Israel currently only screens mothers with defined risk factors (around 15% of a...