Home
Guidelines
Pathogens
Antimicrobials
Screening
Indications for Prophylaxis
Populations NOT Requiring Prophylaxis
Treat all women with intrapartum fever and signs of chorioamnionitis with broad spectrum intravenous antibiotics targeting chorioamnionitis and including coverage for GBS, regardless of GBS status and gestational age.
Penicillin Allergy
Not Penicillin-Allergic
Penicillin-Allergic
An adequate duration of IAP is defined as antibiotic given greater than or equal to 4 hours before delivery
References
1 - MMWR November 19, 2010 / 59(RR-10); Prevention of Perinatal Group B Streptococcal Disease Revised.
2 - Onwuchuruba CN, Towers CV, Howard BC, et al. Transplacental passage of vancomycin from mother to neonate. Am J of Obste Gynecol. 2014; 210(4): 352-352.
3 - MSH Maternal Child System Manual. Group B Streptococcal (GBS) Disease: Maternal and Neonatal Management; 550.601.165.
4 - Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada. The Prevention of Early-Onset Neonatal Group B Streptococcal Disease. J. Obstet Gynaecol Can 2013; 35(10): 939-948.
