Group B strep
On average in the UK, two babies a day develop group B Strep infection, one baby a week dies and one survives with long-term health issues. The UK introduced a prevention strategy against early-onset group B Strep infection (babies 0-6 days) in 2003 but this has not prevented the rate rising by 19% between 2000/1 and 2014/5 (and the number of babies infected increasing by 37%).
This module will focus on group B Strep infection in babies, and the current UK guidelines aimed at reducing early-onset group B strep infection in newborn babies.
By the end of this module you should be able to:
- explain what group B Strep is and the infections it can cause
- describe how group B Strep can affect babies
- understand the difference between early- and late-onset group B Strep infection
- explain how the risk of a baby developing group B Strep infection can be reduced
- explain how to give new and expectant parents advice and information on group B Strep
- recognise what the signs of group B Strep infections are
- recognise what to do if a baby develops a group B Strep infection
- know what national clinical guidelines on group B Strep recommend
Study time: 45 minutes
Feedback from learners:
“Really enjoyed this module and will use in my practice as feel enlightened and more confident”
“Content easy to follow and interesting to read without being too heavy and in depth but options available to take further learning”
“The quiz was effective in supporting my learning”
“Excellent module filled with up to date and relevant information”
“This is a great course, concise and very informative”
Original content: 2020
