Information below includes both treatment and prophylaxis
Group B Streptococci
IV Penicillin G 5 MU (Loading dose) then 2.5-3 MU IV QID until delivery
OR
Ampicillin 2gm IV (Loading dose) then 1gm QID until delivery
Cefazolin 2gm IV (Loading Dose) and then 1gm TID
Clindamycin 900mg IV TID until delivery
Associated with high risk of pre-term labour, still birth and neonatal sepsis
Perform vaginal and rectal swabs at 35 – 37 weeks gestation