Question

A 30-year-old G2P1 at 35 weeks asks about Group B strep prophylaxis duration before delivery. What is true?

Accepted Answer

At least 4 hours of antibiotics is optimal but obstetric interventions should not be delayed solely to achieve 4 hours

Answer

Exactly 6 hours of antibiotics are required

Answer

If <4 hours, no benefit

Answer

Prophylaxis must start at 20 weeks

Answer

Antibiotics are unnecessary for GBS positivity

Practice question

A 30-year-old G2P1 at 35 weeks asks about Group B strep prophylaxis duration before delivery. What is true?