Question 1

i had coccus infection of vagina (dont know which coccus specifically). could this be strep b? if i got cured, can i still carry strep b? can i transmit gbs to other people (males)? and can this cause harm to other people? how to decolonize gbs ofme?

Accepted Answer

: GBS is a bacteria commonly found in your intestines and easily crosses over to the female genital tract due to the close position of the anus with the vagina. It occasionally causes a UTI or deadly infection in newborns who deliver while it is present. Oral antibiotics do not eliminate it. It comes &amp; goes at random. OBGYNs give IV antibiotics near delivery if it is present to protect baby..

Question 2

does eating sugar free yogurt and inserting some into ur vagina help with recurring bv's 4 kids always treated for beta strep always yeasy infections can't afford keep going to the docc

Accepted Answer

First : First you need to know there is a difference between yeast infections and BV (bacterial vaginosis) and how they are treated. Also, beta strep is typically not treated unless causing symptoms. Many women are colonized with this bacteria and have no adverse effects. 
As far as your question goes, you are referring to the live active cultures in yogurt, namely lactobacillus, which helps maintain a normal vaginal ph and flora thus helping to prevent vaginal yeast infections (yeast more so than bv). There are much simpler and less messy ways to benefit from lactobacillus. Most health food or any store that sells vitamins and dietary supplements sell lactobacillus in pill or powder form for oral ingestion. 
In addition to this try not to wear tight fitting underware or underware made from any other material other than cotton. Keep your vagina clean and dry whenever possible.
Best of luck.

Question 3

can you get strep throat infection on your vagina?

Accepted Answer

Actually yes: The strep germ can find its way to other body areas. It is not uncommon to get a perianal strep infection so it is not impossible to have a vaginal strep infection....

Question 4

i had staph/streph bacteria in vagina 2 years ago and now again. does it mean, i have chronic bacterial infection? will i still be contagious after treatment? why did i get it again?

Accepted Answer

: The predominant bacteria of the vagina are lactobacilli. You have staph and strep as the bacteria colonized in your vagina and this colonization can be present in ladies with chronic vaginitis. However, these bacteria are not considered STD bacteria, i.e. contagious. Colonized bacteria sometimes activate and cause active disease, i.e. acute vaginitis.

Question 5

hi please could you tell me what the symptoms of a vaginal strep or staph infection would be, thanks?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes none: Both of these bacteria can normally exist in the vagina. Usually symptoms don't occur un less the bacteria overgrows. At that point symptoms may include a vaginal discharge and possibly odor.

Question 6

can strep throat infection be passed on via oral or vaginal intercourse? any answers appreciated!

Accepted Answer

Strep throat: Yes oral sex can transmit Strep throat bacteria.

Question 7

can strep throat infection be transmitted via oral sex or vaginal intercourse?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Since the strep bacteria infect mucosal tissues, you certainly can spread it via oral contact if someone has an untreated infection. Get yourselves better and then enjoy!

Question 8

what types of streptaccous infection are present in the vagina besides group b streptaccous.

Accepted Answer

Lactobacillus: Many species of bacteria can be isolated from vaginal specimens from healthy women. Lactobacilli are the predominate bacteria of the vaginal flora and comprise more than 95% of the bacteria in the normal vagina. In terms of infections, bacterial vaginosis (bv), trichomonas, and candidiasis ("yeast infection") are frequently encountered.

Question 9

an infection. how often does your vagina itch?

Accepted Answer

????: Your vagina should not itch, a yeast infection or herpes or sometimes bact infection can make it itch, also an allergic reaction can make it itch.

Question 10

how to cure vagina infections such as candidiase?

Accepted Answer

Yeast creams : There are many anti fungal yeast creams available over the counter.  Vagisil and Clotrimazole are examples. There are prescription meds available too if these do not work.

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Strep b vagina infection

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I had coccus infection of vagina (dont know which coccus specifically). could this be strep b? if i got cured, can i still carry strep b? can i transmit gbs to other people (males)? and can this cause harm to other people? how to decolonize gbs ofme?

A member asked:

Does eating sugar free yogurt and inserting some into ur vagina help with recurring bv's 4 kids always treated for beta strep always yeasy infections can't afford keep going to the docc

A member asked:

Can you get strep throat infection on your vagina?

A member asked:

I had staph/streph bacteria in vagina 2 years ago and now again. does it mean, i have chronic bacterial infection? will i still be contagious after treatment? why did i get it again?

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Hi please could you tell me what the symptoms of a vaginal strep or staph infection would be, thanks?

A member asked:

Can strep throat infection be passed on via oral or vaginal intercourse? any answers appreciated!

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Can strep throat infection be transmitted via oral sex or vaginal intercourse?

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What types of streptaccous infection are present in the vagina besides group b streptaccous.

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An infection. how often does your vagina itch?

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How to cure vagina infections such as candidiase?

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