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for how long will the strep virus last outside of the human body?

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Streptococcus: There are many forms of the streptococcus bacterium, which vary in the kind of infections they can cause.  A summary can be found at:
http://en.Wikipedia.Org/wiki/streptococcus.

Question 2

for what length of time can the strep virus last outside of the human body?

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Frightening: German researchers found that most gram-positive bacteria including streptococcus pyogenes can survive for months on dry surfaces (fomites).

Question 3

possible reasons for bleeding after strep group b test?

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Irritated throat: With strep throat, the "skin" (mucous membrane) is very inflamed and tender (friable).  The swab can easily scratch this lining and you can have a bit of bleeding. You should not have much and it should stop quickly. If the swab was much rougher than you have experienced before, then the person who swabbed your throat needs to be re-trained and tell your doc, or the lab director

Question 4

is it normal  to do the group strep b with one swab for both ends? inserted swab into front area and then swiped back area with the same swab.

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Yes. We use the same: Swab for front & back of throat and both tonsils on each side. The idea is to swab as big an area as we can to obtain the specimen or microorganism.

Question 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

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

Accepted Answer

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 10

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.

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