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Is group b strep a reason for going into labour early?
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Preterm labor: Yes, Group B strep infection could cause pre term labor
Answered 11/13/2014
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GBS early labor?: Group B strep colonization occurs in many pregnant woman ( one study estimates10%). Some studies reported that GBS is associated with premature labor and may have effect on member rupture. However other surveys of large groups of women could not repeat these finding. Talk to your doctor with him/her about risk, your particular situation and come up with a plan together with him/her
Answered 11/13/2014
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