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Professional and Patient Resources
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Patient Handout ( PDF 53 KB / 1 page)
"Group B Strep - What You Need to Know"
Ready-to-print patient education on group B strep screening. -
Instructions for the collection of a genital swab for the detection of a group B streptococcus (GBS) ( PDF 441 KB / 1 page)
One page patient information sheet outlining instructions for self-collection of prenatal vaginal/rectal swabs in the outpatient setting for the detection of GBS. Courtesy of Suzanne Garland and Angela Guzys, Royal Women's Hospital, Melbourne Victoria, Australia Samples of GBS Materials for Patients Available from CDC
These materials can be ordered in large or small quantitiesCDC Technical Overview (clinical features, transmission, etc.)
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Graph of Early-Onset Disease Incidence ( PPT 92 KB / 1 slide)
Sample prenatal testing cards to help patients and physicians track group B strep screening results
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Sample Medical Record: Prenatal and Pregnancy ( PDF 226 KB / 1 page)
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Sample Patient Maternity Hospital Card ( PDF 82 KB / 2 pages)
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Sample pocket sized prenatal test card used at Sinai Grace Hospital, Detroit Medical Center, Wayne State University ( PDF 148 KB / 1 page) Courtesy of Dr. Bernard Gonik.
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Order a CME-approved audiotape addressing key changes in perinatal GBS disease prevention guidelines released by CDC and ACOG in 2002 (exit site)
Related Links
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ACNM Patient Information (exit site)
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ACNM Clinical Bulletins (exit site)
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ACOG Patient Materials (exit site)
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AAP Endorses Revised CDC Screening Guidelines (exit site)
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ACOG Advises Screening All Pregnant Women for Group B Strep (exit site)