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What to do if i have strep b, where did i get it and can i get rid of it if i am a carrier?
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Poop germ: Group b strep is a hitchhiker germ in the intestines.It gets there through ingestion from contamination in the environment.The close proximity of the anus to the female genitals makes carriage there common.As many as 1/3 women carry at any point.You can eliminate it temporarily with IV antibiotics to allow a baby to be born without infection, but return is likely soon.Oral abx don't seem to matter.
Answered 6/10/2014
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