Question

A 30-year-old woman (G2P1) at 39 weeks gestation presents in spontaneous labour. She is known to be GBS-positive on antenatal screening. According to Australian GBS prevention guidelines, which is the most appropriate intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis?

Accepted Answer

Intravenous benzylpenicillin commenced at onset of labour and continued 4-hourly until delivery

Answer

No prophylaxis is required

Answer

Oral amoxicillin started when labour begins

Answer

Single intramuscular benzathine penicillin at onset of labour

Answer

Start prophylaxis only if the baby shows signs of sepsis

Practice question

A 30-year-old woman (G2P1) at 39 weeks gestation presents in spontaneous labour. She is known to be GBS-positive on antenatal screening. According to Australian GBS prevention guidelines, which is the most appropriate intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis?