Snapshot A 29-year-old woman at 36-weeks gestation presents to her obstetrician for a prenatal visit. She denies any bloody vaginal fluid production and endorses the presence of spontaneous fetal movement. Ultrasonography demonstrates infant size that is appropriate for gestational age. She undergoes a rectal and vaginal swab, which grows group B streptococci. Preparations are made to receive intrapartum penicillin G prophylaxis. Introduction Classification login to view 9 more bullets Reservoir login to view 1 more bullet Prevention login to view 2 more bullets Pathogenesis login to view 4 more bullets Associated conditions login to view 3 more bullets Presentation Symptoms/physical exam login to view 14 more bullets Studies GBS isolation from a sterile body site (e.g., blood and cerebrospinal fluid) Differential Neonatal meningitis by other organisms (e.g., E. coli and L. monocytogenes) login to view 5 more bullets Treatment Medical login to view 3 more bullets