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I tested positive for group b strep with my son in 2010. . i got pneumonia in february this yr is this related?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

No: Group B strep is a vaginal or UTI pathogen. It would rarely cause pneumonia. All the best.

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Answered 8/27/2017

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A member asked:

I tested positive for group b strep with my son in 2010. . i got pneumonia in february this yr is this related?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Dr Veres and 2 doctors agreed

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