Group B streptococcal (GBS) infection remains the most common cause of neonatal early-
onset sepsis and a signiicant cause of late-onset sepsis among young infants …

Obesity is a major determinant of health outcomes and is on the increase in women world-
wide. It predisposes to surgical site infection (SSI). Risk factors for the SSI include extremes …

Background The human placenta has been traditionally viewed as sterile, and microbial
invasion of this organ has been associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes. Yet, recent …

Currently, there is no consensus on whether a standard 2-g prophylactic cefazolin dose
provides sufficient antimicrobial coverage in obese surgical patients. This systematic review …

(1) Background: Caesarean sections in obese patients are associated with an increased risk
of surgical wound complications, including hematomas, seromas, abscesses, dehiscence …

Surgical site infection (SSI) following caesarean section is common, resulting in significant
morbidity. Several factors are known to contribute to wound infection, including maternal …

Background Maternal overweight and obesity are related to risks of pregnancy and delivery
complications that, in turn, are associated with newborn infections. We examined the …

Antimicrobial medication use is exceedingly common among neonates. Perinatal antibiotic
exposure includes in utero exposure to maternal intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis (IAP) …

To be effective, the concentration of antibiotic used must exceed the minimum inhibitory
concentration (MIC) against infecting organisms at and in the surgical site. Few studies …

Intravenous (IV) cefuroxime and cefazolin are used prophylactically in caesarean sections
(CS). Currently, there are concerns regarding sub-optimal dosing in obese pregnant women …