Obs infections in pregnancy

Question 1

Management of GBS infection during labour?

Answer 1

IV penicillin in labour

Question 2

What are 2 treatments options for chlamydia in pregnancy/if breastfeeding?

Answer 2

1. Azithromycin single dose 1g followed by 500mg for 2 days (OD)
2. Erythromycin 500mg BD for 14 days

Question 3

What is the management of herpes infection in pregnancy if…
1. <28 weeks
2. >28 weeks

Answer 3

1. Aciclovir during initial infection and prophylactic Aciclovir from 36 weeks
2. Aciclovir during initial infection and continue prophylactically

Question 4

What are complication of herpes infection in pregnancy?

Answer 4

Can cause bone damage or death for neonate if not treated