0
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.
What else can I help you with?
How do you get strep b?
Strep-b is a bacteria that lives in the intestine, vagina, or rectol areas.
Does strep throat affect the kidneys?
Strep throat can lead to acute glomerulonephritis.
Does strep throat affect males and females?
Strep throat affects you regardless of sex.
Do you have to treat vaginal strep b?
Yes
Do Tamiflu cure strep throats?
Tamiflu is an antiviral medication, not an antibiotic. Strep throat is caused by a streptococcal (strep) infection. Strep is a bacteria. An antiviral will have little to no affect on bacteria.
Does strep throat affect the brain?
It can if left untreated
Is beta hemo strep group b infectious?
Yes. But a lot of people carry it around in their throat without problems for them.
Can strep B prevent you from getting pregnant?
yes
Does group B strep cause preterm labor?
No
Can you get strep B from a sick mouse?
gross but yes
How do primary strep infections work?
Primary strep infections invade healthy tissue, and most often affect the throat.
Can dogs be strep carriers and give people strep throat?
No. That is not possible.
