Batson, TX
A 27-year-old female asked:
im 29 weeks pregnant, what can i expect of the group b strep test? what is it and how is it performed?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. James Ferguson answered
Pediatrics 46 years experience
Simple swab: The mucous of your genital tract can become contaminated by the gbs germ (1/3 do) and this becomes important as you approach delivery. If positive extra caution is taken to avoid passing this to the baby during labor or delivery.
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