Bacterial infections are a common complication in obstetrics. Some infections may be
lifethreatening to the mother or the fetus or both. The use of antibiotics to prevent infections …

The use of antibiotics to prevent infections during the antepartum, intrapartum, and
postpartum periods is different than the use of antibiotics to treat established infections. For …

There are multiple uses for antibiotics during pregnancy: treatment of intercurrent bacterial
infections such as urinary or respiratory tract infections, maternal treatment to prevent fetal or …

The spread of antibiotic resistance due to the use and misuse of antibiotics around the world
is now a major health crisis. Neonates are exposed to antibiotics both before and after birth …

Nearly two-thirds of all pregnant individuals report at least one infection during pregnancy. 1
Severe infections can contribute to maternal morbidity and mortality. 2 Thus, the prevention …

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OBJECTIVE: To assess whether the antibiotic chosen for intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis
affects the subsequent exposure of the neonate to ampicillin-resistant gram-negative …

Improvement of the outcome of infectious diseases by early and appropriate antimicrobial
therapy is of paramount importance in any clinical discipline. Special considerations need to …

The use of antibiotics to prevent infections during pregnancy and the puerperium is clearly
different from the use of antibiotics to treat established infections. Prophylactic antibiotics are …

The use of antimicrobial prophylaxis for the preven-tion of maternal, fetal, and neonatal
infections is well-established in obstetric practice. Prevention of chorioamnionitis, neonatal …