Prevention of young infant infections using oral azithromycin in labour in Fiji (Bulabula MaPei): study protocol of a randomised control trial
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-061157
Abstract: Introduction Infections are a leading cause of neonatal mortality globally and can be transmitted from mother-to-child vertically or horizontally. Fiji has higher rates of serious neonatal infections and infant skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs)… read more here.
Keywords: oral azithromycin; trial; bulabula mapei; infant ... See more keywords
Azithromycin in labour to reduce maternal and newborn sepsis and associated deaths: the need for a harmonized approach
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DOI: 10.12688/gatesopenres.14214.1
Abstract: Maternal and newborn infections are a major contributor to mortality and morbidity globally. Lost-cost, effective and safe interventions are needed to address these. Based on promising findings, azithromycin has been identified as potentially effective antibiotic… read more here.
Keywords: labour reduce; maternal newborn; newborn sepsis; sepsis associated ... See more keywords