A GBS culture at 36 weeks is positive. Patient has no penicillin allergy. What is the recommended intrapartum prophylaxis?...

Question

A GBS culture at 36 weeks is positive. Patient has no penicillin allergy. What is the recommended intrapartum prophylaxis?

Accepted Answer

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

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Cefazolin 2 g IV every 8 hours

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Clindamycin 900 mg IV every 8 hours

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Vancomycin 1 g IV every 12 hours

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No prophylaxis if afebrile

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): GBS Prophylaxis