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Is gbs caused by bad hygiene or wiping incorrectly? what does someone do wrong to catch it?

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Dr. Elizabeth Wallen answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Nothing: It is a common bacterium found in the vagina, rectum, and intestinal areas. It is NOT a sexually transmitted disease and no one does anything wrong..

Dr Minich and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/22/2014

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