Group B strep Flashcards
1
Q
When should treatment for Group B strep be offered
A
Intrapartum
1
Q
Antibiotic of choice for GBS
A
Intrapartum IV benzylpenicillin
2
Q
Should women be routinely screened for GBs in pregnancy?
Bonus points for if mother can request a screen
A
No and No
3
Q
if women are to have swabs taken, when should they be sent?
A
35-37 weeks or 3-5 weeks before anticipated delivery date
4
Q
Who should be offered IAP (intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis)?
A
any women in pre-term labour regardless of their status
women with a previous affected baby
women with temperature >38 in labour
5
Q
women has baby who has previously had GBS.. what do you do?
A
offer them test before delivery OR offer them intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis
