A 58-year-old pregnant patient at 36 weeks with unknown GBS status but history of a prior infant with early-onset GBS disease. Best management now?...

Question

A 58-year-old pregnant patient at 36 weeks with unknown GBS status but history of a prior infant with early-onset GBS disease. Best management now?

Accepted Answer

Intrapartum IV penicillin prophylaxis

Answer

No antibiotics if current culture unknown

Answer

Oral amoxicillin as outpatient

Answer

Intrapartum clindamycin for all

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Wait for neonatal cultures

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