American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Volume 184, Issue 4 , Pages 603-610 , March 2001

Introduction of the new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention group B streptococcal prevention guideline at a large West Coast health maintenance organization

Received 16 December 1999 ,Revised 12 June 2000 ,Accepted 19 July 2000.

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doi: 10.1067/mob.2001.110308

American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Volume 184, Issue 4 , Pages 603-610 , March 2001

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