Group B Strep Flashcards
1
Q
What are risk factors for Neonatal GBS infection?
A
Prematurity
Prolonged rupture of membranes
Maternal fever during labour
Previous sibling with GBS
Positive GBS culture in pregnancy
2
Q
What is the management of GBS?
A
Routine screening not offered
If positive
- IV abx offered during labour (when membranes rupture or labour starts) Same if previous GBS positive
- Benpen= drug of choice
Women with pyrexia during labour should also receive abx
3
Q
What should be done in women with asymptomatic bacteruria?
A
GBS bacteria >10^5 should recieve PO amoxicillin at time of diagnosis and IV abx during labour
