Can the use of azithromycin during labour reduce the incidence of infection among puerperae and newborns? A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Haiyan Ye,
Jinlu Hu,
Bo Li
et al.
Abstract:Objective
This systematic review and meta-analysis investigated whether the use of azithromycin during labour or caesarean section reduces the incidence of sepsis and infection among mothers and newborns.
Data sources
We independently searched the PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library and EMBASE databases for relevant studies published before February, 2024.
Methods
We included RCTs that evaluated t… Show more
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