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

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

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Vancomycin 1 g IV every 12 hours

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Cefazolin 1 g IV every 8 hours

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Clindamycin 900 mg IV every 8 hours

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Ampicillin 500 mg PO every 6 hours

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): GBS Prophylaxis