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What do you suggest if i'm diagnosed with group b strep in the throat. is this even possible?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Strep B: It depends upon the discretion of your doctor. If you are symptomatic your doctor may be inclined to treat you.

Answered 3/4/2014

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Peculiar diagnosis: Most labs would not go past confirming or excluding group A strep.Group B is an occasional benign visitor to the human GI tract, occasionally causes UTI's in women and deadly infection in newborns. I would consider it a novelty, but not worth much attention.Oral treatment of GBS carrier state in women has not been found useful in preventing neonatal disease.

Answered 7/15/2014

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