group B streptococcus

Question 1

risk factors for group B strep infection

Answer 1

prematurity
prolonged rupture of membranes
previous sibling GBS infection
maternal pyrexia (secondary to chorioamnionitis)

Question 2

management of group B strep in women who have GBS detected in previous pregnancies

Answer 2

offered intrapartum antibiotics prophylaxis OR testing in late pregnancy and antibiotics if positive

Question 3

when are swabs done for GBS

Answer 3

35-37 weeks

Question 4

reasons to give intrapartum antibiotics prophylaxis

Answer 4

previous baby with early or late onset GBS disease
preterm labour regardless of GBS status
women pyrexia during labour > 38

Question 5

antibiotic of choice for GBS prophylaxis

Answer 5

benzylpenicillin