Group B strept Flashcards
1
Q
it is the leading cause of what?
A
neonatal morbidity
2
Q
how is it transmitted?
A
birth canal of an infected mother during labor
3
Q
ALL pregnant women should be cultured at __ to ___ weeks gestation.
A
35 - 37
4
Q
what is the treatment of choice for group b strept?
A
prophylaxis penicillin antibiotic therapy IV
