Guidelines
Unknown GBS Status and temperature greater than 38 degrees

Unknown GBS Status and temperature greater than 38 degrees

Most Likely Pathogen

Duration of Therapy

Until delivery

Note

Ideally initiate more than for 4 hours prior to delivery

Penicillin Allergy

OR IF ALLERGIC CEFAZOLIN

  • If GBS is sensitive/susceptible

  • 40% resistance

OR

Drug Levels Required Please See Drug Monitoring Section