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Group B strep
Who gets intrapartum antibiotics.
Source: RCOG GTG 36Offer IV antibiotics if
- GBS found this pregnancy (swab or urine)
- Previous baby with GBS disease
- GBS last pregnancy without negative 35–37 wk swab
- Preterm labour <37 weeks
- Intrapartum fever >38 °C (broad-spectrum)
Benzylpenicillin 3 g IV then 1.5 g 4-hourly. Not needed for planned CS before labour with intact membranes.
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