Publications by authors named "Peter J Swart"
Open Forum Infect Dis
September 2023
Article Synopsis
- Invasive Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is a major factor in early-onset neonatal sepsis and stillbirth, which this study evaluated in seven low- and middle-income countries to determine its impact on infant mortality.
- The research included the analysis of 2,966 deaths from December 2016 to December 2021 using minimally invasive tissue sampling, identifying GBS as a contributing factor in 2.7% of infant deaths, including 2.3% of stillborn cases.
- Results showed significant variation in GBS-attributed deaths across countries, particularly affecting low-birth-weight infants, highlighting the need for tailored interventions in different regions to address this issue.
