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I'm pregnant with group b strep. terrified something bad will happen to my baby. antibiotics will kill the bacteria so she will be safe, right?
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Yes: Treatig GBS with at least 3 doses of antibiotics before having the baby will help to reduce the risk of the baby contracting GBS infection.
Answered 10/31/2015
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Relax/so common: GBS is a common inhabitant of the poop and female genital tract. About 30% will be positive on screening at any point & it comes & goes, often without treatment. Oral antibiotics do not end your potential to carry it so those who screen positive are given IV antibiotics (higher dose) while in labor to protect baby.
Answered 1/14/2018
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