Higher body mass index after intrapartum antibiotic exposure in children persists over 10-years

Pediatr Obes. 2023 Jul;18(7):e13035. doi: 10.1111/ijpo.13035. Epub 2023 Apr 7.

Abstract

Exposure to intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis to reduce perinatal group B streptococcal disease was associated with increased childhood body mass index (BMI) persisting to age 10 years compared to no exposure (Δ BMI at 10 years: vaginal delivery 0.14 kg/m2 , caesarean 0.40 kg/m2 ).

Keywords: body mass index; childhood obesity; delivery mode; group B streptococcal disease; intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents*
  • Antibiotic Prophylaxis
  • Body Mass Index
  • Child
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Pregnancy
  • Streptococcal Infections* / drug therapy
  • Streptococcal Infections* / prevention & control
  • Streptococcus agalactiae

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents