Question 1

what is ''group b strep''?

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Bacteria in vagina: Group beta streptococcus or gbs is a bacterial present in the vagina and rectum. Approximately 20% of women are carriers and it is not a sexually transmitted infection. In most cases is does not cause problems in the mom. Babies can inhale it during vaginal delivery and this can lead to serious infections. Moms with gbs will need antibiotics in labor to protect the baby from infection.

Question 2

what is a group b strep test?

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Culture for bacteria: Group b streptococcus is a bacteria present in the vagina and rectum in approximately 20% of women. The test involves a qtip swab of the vagina and rectum to see if the bacteria is present. This is usually done around the 35th week of pregnancy. If positive you will need antibiotics during labor to protect the baby from infection.

Question 3

how can i know if i have group b strep?

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Test for it: Group b strep is a common germ in nature &amp; found at any one moment in the genital tract of ~1/3 of women.In most cases it is  innocuous, causing no harm, although it sometimes can cause a uti. It can be there one week &amp; gone the next however, if passed to a newborn during labor or delivery, a fraction will get very sick.I would consider any mom @ risk &amp; rely on the ob's to monitor the situation.

Question 4

what can i expect if i have group b strep?

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Antibiotics in labor: When a woman has group b strep we start antibiotics when she goes into labor.  These antibiotics pass through the placenta and protect the baby during delivery.  You can also expect more careful assessments of baby after delivery and possibly needing to stay at least 24 hours.  If you don't get at least two doses of antibiotics before delivery, you may need to stay for further monitoring.

Question 5

what to do if i think i have group b strep?

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Why ?: For most women, GBS is an innocent germ that can be found in the poo or the female genital structures of about a third at any time.It becomes an issue with pregnancy where it may pass to the newborn and cause significant disease.It occasionally causes UTI's in women.

Question 6

what is group b strep, and how do you get it?

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Nature: Group b strep (gbs) is a naturally occuring bacteria in the environment. It can live in the intestines of 20-25% of all individuals and in general does not cause any issues.  It can however, cause an infection in the womb (uterus) during pregnancy, particularly during labor.  Therefore, a woman who is known to be gbs positive is treated with antibiotics in labor to protect the baby.

Question 7

what is group b strep and how can someone get it?

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A bacteria: Group b strep is a type of bacteria that grows on the skin and in your vagina. It can cause an infection in the baby so all women are screened for colonization in the third trimester and treated with antibiotics during labor if the screen is positive.  You get it from other people who are colonized.

Question 8

what can i do if i test positive for group b strep?

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Antibiotics : It is not uncommon to be gbs +ve in pregnancy.This can put the baby at risk as he comes out the birth canal .We normally prescribe antibiotics while you giving birth.

Question 9

what exactly group b strep and how does a person get it?

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Group B: Germs are a common part of our existence many types inhabit our body. Some in our poo help our digestion. Some do nothing. Some can cause problems under specific conditions.U getgbs from the environment. It tends to occupy the lower female genital tract (1/3 have it at any point).If it is there during labor & delivery, it can invade a baby causing infection or do nothing at all.

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: group b strep?

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GBS: Group b streptococcus is a bacteria. Many men and women are carriers of gbs. Gbs is significant in pregnancy, because having gbs that is untreated can cause illness to a newborn.  Gbs is not a significant infection in the mother, she is treated only to protect her unborn child.

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