A 34-year-old postpartum woman presents 2 weeks after delivery with fever and RUQ pain. She had intrapartum penicillin for GBS. Which is TRUE regardin...

Question

A 34-year-old postpartum woman presents 2 weeks after delivery with fever and RUQ pain. She had intrapartum penicillin for GBS. Which is TRUE regarding intrapartum prophylaxis efficacy?

Accepted Answer

≥2 hours reduces bacterial load and neonatal sepsis risk, but 4 hours is optimal

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≥2 hours of prophylaxis has no impact

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At least 4 hours is required;

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Only vancomycin prevents transmission

Answer

Prophylaxis is unnecessary if mother is afebrile

us-usmle-step-2 MCQ (SBA): GBS Intrapartum Prophylaxis Timing

A 34-year-old postpartum woman presents 2 weeks after delivery with fever and RUQ pain. She had intrapartum penicillin for GBS. Which is TRUE regarding intrapartum prophylaxis efficacy?