Strep. agalactiae Flashcards
1
Q
most common cause of
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neonatal sepsis and neonatal meningitis
2
Q
2nd most common cause of
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neonatal pneumonia
3
Q
part of the normal ___ microbiota
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vaginal
4
Q
transferred to
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in fact during delivery
5
Q
virulence determined by
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its ability to avoid phagocytosis (mediated by capsule)
6
Q
screening for GBS at __-__ weeks of gestation by a vaginal and rectal swab
A
35-37
7
Q
if GBS+
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administer intrapartum antibiotics via IV to prevent transmission to neonate
