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Group B strep (GBS) most often affects pregnant women, infants, the elderly, and chronically ill adults.

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You are pregnant and have a group b staph infection?

I think you mean to say you have a group B strep infection.


Why is group b Strep so important as potential pathogens?

Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is best known as a cause of postpartum infection and as the most common cause of neonatal sepsis. Group B streptococcal infection in healthy adults is very uncommon but it is almost always associated with diabetes.


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.


Which set of parents can most likely produce a child with type O blood?

they can have all blood groups but BB (pure B group) , AA (pure A group) or AB.


Should condoms be used if a pregnant woman has group b strep?

There is no need. Group B strep, if present, can cause problems for the pregnancy but it is a normal colonizing bacteria, not an infection that can be caught.


What is the medical coding for Infection due to group B streptococcus?

ICD-9-CM diagnosis code is: 041.02


What is the medical coding for an infection due to group B streptococcus?

ICD-9-CM diagnosis code is: 041.02


How does group B streptococcus infection present in mothers?

In women, GBS can cause vaginitis and urinary tract infections.


Which is the most common blood group?

The most common blood group most probably is O+ or even B+


Can newborns die from staph group b infection?

Yes, newborns can die from a staph group B (Streptococcus agalactiae) infection, although such cases are rare. Group B strep is a leading cause of serious infections in newborns, including pneumonia, meningitis, and sepsis, which can be life-threatening. Early detection and treatment are crucial, and pregnant women are often screened for group B strep to prevent transmission during delivery. Prompt medical intervention can significantly reduce the risk of severe outcomes in affected infants.


What grade is 89 percent?

Most likely it is a B+.


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