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GBS Prophylaxis

Description:

GBS (Group B Streptococcus) prophylaxis is the preventive administration of antibiotics to pregnant women carrying GBS bacteria in order to reduce the risk of transmitting this infection to their babies during childbirth.

Senses:

1. Noun:

a) The medical procedure of administering antibiotics to pregnant women to prevent group B streptococcus infection in newborns.

b) The antibiotics themselves used in this procedure.

Sample sentences:

1. Noun:

a) The doctor advised the pregnant woman to undergo GBS prophylaxis to protect her baby.

b) The hospital provided GBS prophylaxis to minimize the risk of transmission during labor.

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