Group strep B infection in pregnancy leaves higher risk for infection in next ones
Many women in the general population are carriers for a bacteria called group strep B Streptococcus. Normally carried in the vagina and/or lower intestine, it’s generally not harmful, except during pregnancy. When a pregnant woman is a carrier, she can pass on the bacteria to her infant during vaginal birth. The effects on the baby can be disastrous with problems ranging from problems with breathing to pneumonia and meningitis.
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2 opinions for Group strep B infection in pregnancy leaves higher risk for infection in next ones
Marijke
Aug 1, 2008 at 10:14 am
Have you been tested for this bacteria? I don’t recall being tested at all.
Destinol
Oct 14, 2008 at 12:27 am
The information this post offers great value to women all over, especially the ones who are expecting.Women should never be careless when it comes to vaginal related problems.From vaginal odor to yeast infection or any other small issue realetd to vaginal health, everything should be taken care of from the very beginning.Now many products are being offered in the market for keeping yourself away from any such vaginal problems.Keep reading such posts to make yourself more aware of such issues.
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