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What are some natural ways to treat gbs (group b strep)?
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No natural way: Usually present in gut and in genital tract of 20-40% - but bad in pregnant women as it is a devastating infection in newborn, so needs treatment with antibiotics (preferably penicillin).
Answered 9/16/2019
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