Question

A GBS-positive patient in labor has no penicillin allergy. What intrapartum prophylaxis is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Penicillin G 5 million units IV loading, then 2.5-3 million units IV every 4 hours until delivery

Answer

Cefazolin 1 g IV every 12 hours

Answer

Amoxicillin 500 mg PO every 8 hours

Answer

Vancomycin 1 g IV every 24 hours

Answer

No prophylaxis; newborn will be monitored

Practice question

A GBS-positive patient in labor has no penicillin allergy. What intrapartum prophylaxis is recommended?