Group B streptococcal colonization in a newborn nursery: effects of iodophor and triple dye cord care.
South Med J, 1977/8;70(8):978-9.
Wong P, Mason EO Jr, Barrett FF
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Abstract
Control of nosocomial group B streptococcal (GBS) colonization of newborn infants was attempted in a four-cycle study alternately employing single applications of povidone-iodine (iodophor) and triple dye to the umbilical cord stump and periumbilical area. GBS colonization rates were 49% and 34% following iodophor cord care (cycles II and III) and 11% and 50% following triple dye cord care (cycles II and IV). The apparent significant reduction of GBS colonization during triple dye cycle II could not be reproduced in a subsequent follow-up culture survey and remains unexplained.
MeSH terms
Coloring Agents; Cross Infection; Gentian Violet; Humans; Infant Care; Infant, Newborn; Iodine; Iodophors; Nurseries, Hospital; Proflavine; Streptococcus agalactiae; Umbilical Cord
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