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Genital culture found heavy growth of group b strep. i am not pregnant does this need to be treated? culture done to dx itch. dr says soap caused itch

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Soap does not cause: strept infection. Sept is a common bacteria in the nose, mouth and throat: oral; sex is always a possible cause and yes: it should be treated.

Answered 11/20/2015

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A member asked:

Genital culture found heavy growth of group b strep. i am not pregnant does this need to be treated? culture done to dx itch. dr says soap caused itch

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