Question

A 30-year-old in labour is GBS positive, no penicillin allergy. What intrapartum regimen is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Penicillin G 5 million units IV loading, then 2.5-3.0 million units IV every 4 hours until delivery

Answer

Vancomycin 1 g IV every 12 hours

Answer

Cefazolin 1 g IV every 8 hours

Answer

Clindamycin 900 mg IV every 8 hours

Answer

Ampicillin 500 mg PO every 6 hours

Practice question

A 30-year-old in labour is GBS positive, no penicillin allergy. What intrapartum regimen is recommended?