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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.
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 people does strep b affect?
Group B streptococcus (group B strep) is a common bacterium often carried in the intestines or lower genital tract. Although group B strep is usually harmless in adults, it can be serious for the newborns.But if you're pregnant, a group B strep screening test in the third trimester and antibiotic treatment during labor can help protect your baby.
Strep test group for hemolytic strep?
This would be the beta group
Who is most likely to get Group B infection?
Group B strep (GBS) most often affects pregnant women, infants, the elderly, and chronically ill adults.
What type of bacteria cause strep throat?
Strep throat is caused by streptococcal (strep) bacteria.
Could group b strep cause scalded skin syndrome?
No, Group B strep typically causes infections in newborns, pregnant women, and adults with weakened immune systems. Scalded skin syndrome is primarily caused by Staphylococcus aureus producing exfoliative toxins.
What happens when someone that has strep throat?
Strep is usually characterized by white spots on a red sore throat. Go to a doctor to get it looked at, tested, and if you have strep, you'll be given simple antibiotics.
Can strep B prevent you from getting pregnant?
yes
What microorganism causes the strep throat?
Strep throat is caused by group A beta haemolytic streptococci.
What cause strep throat?
Strep Throat is caused by the "streptococcal" bacteria.
Does group B strep cause preterm labor?
No
