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Group B streptococcal (GBS) disease is a common bacterial infection that is potentially life-threatening if transmitted to a fetus during early pregnancy or birth.
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Can poisioning cause gillain Barre?
In July about 24 cases of Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) were diagnosed in the border area near Yuma County AZ. GBS is caused by Campylobacter bacteria which can be food-born. Doctors in the area said food poisoning was the likely cause of the GBS outbreak.
What are the Symptoms of miller fisher syndrome?
is a rare variant of GBS and manifests as a descending paralysis, proceeding in the reverse order of the more common form of GBS. It usually affects the ocular muscles first and presents with the triad of ophthalmoplegia, ataxia, and areflexia. Anti-GQ1b antibodies are present in 90% of cases
What is giambre syndrome?
There is no such thing as giambre syndrome. Perhaps you meant Guillain-Barre syndrome. There is no known cause for GBS at this time. Many people who do get it, get it after they have had an infectious illness such as a stomach flu or respiratory illness.
What is newmans disease?
A auotoimmune disease
When you get a disease you are said to be by it?
when you get a disease you are said to be INFECTED by it .
GBS is the frequent cause of what inflammatory lung disease in newborns?
GBS also is a frequent cause of newborn pneumonia.
What is GBS?
A GBS is a Global positionig system
Whys is GSB a syndrome and not a disease?
GBS is termed a syndrome rather than a disease because there is no conclusive evidence to support the possibility that a specific disease-causing agent such as a bacteria or a virus is the direct cause of the malady.
Under what circumstances is a fetus most likely to contract GBS from the mother?
Pregnant women are more likely to transmit GBS to their fetuses if they previously delivered a GBS-infected baby; have a urinary tract infection caused by GBS; carry GBS late in pregnancy; or begin labor before 37 weeks of gestation
What percentage of GBS-infected newborns die?
Although immediate penicillin treatment for GBS-infected newborns is very effective, about 5% of GBS-infected newborns die.
How are pregnant women with GBS in their urine treated?
Pregnant women with GBS in their urine are treated with penicillin.
What is 40 stands for in TATA GBS - 40?
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What is the most common life-threatening infection to newborns?
Invasive group B streptococcal (GBS) disease is the most common cause of life-threatening infection in newborns.
What is a yottabytle?
I believe its probably 1 trillion gbs because i know that 1 zettabyte is 1 billion gbs
How are newborns with GBS infection treated?
Infants born with congenital GBS infections are treated immediately with intravenous antibiotics.
What causes GBS?
The exact cause of GBS is not known. However, bacterial or viral infections may be a trigger for its development.
GBS in pregnant women may cause what conditions?
Although most GBS carriers have no symptoms, GBS in pregnant women may cause bladder or urinary tract infections; infection of the womb; and stillbirth.
