A 25-year-old woman at 36 weeks' gestation with no known risk factors attends antenatal clinic. According to SOGC and national recommendations, what i...

Question

A 25-year-old woman at 36 weeks' gestation with no known risk factors attends antenatal clinic. According to SOGC and national recommendations, what is the appropriate strategy for group B Streptococcus (GBS) prevention?

Accepted Answer

Rectovaginal GBS culture at 35-37 weeks with intrapartum antibiotics if positive

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Intrapartum penicillin for all pregnant women without screening

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Urine culture at 36 weeks only; intrapartum antibiotics if negative

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GBS serology and intrapartum antibiotics if titres are high

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No GBS-related testing or prophylaxis is recommended in low-risk women

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Group B Streptococcus in pregnancy

A 25-year-old woman at 36 weeks' gestation with no known risk factors attends antenatal clinic. According to SOGC and national recommendations, what is the appropriate strategy for group B Streptococcus (GBS) prevention?