A term gravida in labor is GBS-positive and not penicillin-allergic. What intrapartum prophylaxis is recommended?...

Question

A term gravida in labor is GBS-positive and not penicillin-allergic. What intrapartum prophylaxis is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Vancomycin 1 g IV q12h for all

Answer

Ceftriaxone 1 g IV q24h

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Azithromycin 1 g PO once

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Clindamycin 600 mg IV q8h without susceptibility

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Penicillin G 5 million units IV load, then 2.5-3.0 million units IV q4h until delivery

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): GBS Prophylaxis