A 30-year-old at 37 weeks' gestation has unknown GBS status and presents in active labor with temp 101.5°F. What should be done?...

Question

A 30-year-old at 37 weeks' gestation has unknown GBS status and presents in active labor with temp 101.5°F. What should be done?

Accepted Answer

Start intrapartum penicillin G prophylaxis immediately

Answer

No prophylaxis because status is unknown

Answer

Give vancomycin to all patients

Answer

Wait for rapid PCR results

Answer

Prophylaxis only if membranes ruptured >18 hours

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Group B Streptococcus Prophylaxis