Question

All pregnant women should be cultured for Group B Streptococcus between:

a) 28-32 weeks of gestation
b) 10-14 weeks of gestation
c) 36-40 weeks of gestation
d) 20-24 weeks of gestation

Answer 1

The correct answer is a) 28-32 weeks of gestation.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer is a) 28-32 weeks of gestation.

All pregnant women should be cultured for Group B Streptococcus (GBS) between the 28th and 32nd weeks of gestation. GBS is a common bacterium that can be found in the urogenital and gastrointestinal microbiota of humans. Culturing for GBS during this time period allows for effective identification and treatment of GBS carriers, reducing the risk of late-onset neonatal meningitis.