A 27-year-old GBS-positive patient at 38 weeks presents in labor. What intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis regimen is recommended if no penicillin alle...

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A 27-year-old GBS-positive patient at 38 weeks presents in labor. What intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis regimen is recommended if no penicillin allergy?

Accepted Answer

Penicillin G 5 million units IV load

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then 2.5-3 million units IV every 4 hours until delivery

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Ampicillin 250 mg IV every 8 hours

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Cefazolin 1 g IV once

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Clindamycin 900 mg IV every 8 hours regardless of susceptibility

obstetrics & gynecology MCQ (SBA): ACOG Committee Opinion (2020): Prevention of Group B Streptococcal Early-On

A 27-year-old GBS-positive patient at 38 weeks presents in labor. What intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis regimen is recommended if no penicillin allergy?