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I posted a question but...
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I posted a question but...
by Julie__0, Mar 15, 1999 12:00AM
I posted a question before but did not give a message subject. Will it
still be posted? Also, I think I submitted it a couple of times by
accident and wanted to apologize.
I also was curious: my last pregnancy I had Group B strep. I delivered
very early and had not yet been cultured for it; my baby became very ill
as a consequence. I am pregnant now. Will I again be positive for Group B
Strep, how can I know, and what can be done?
Doctor's Answer
by hfhsmdrcs, Mar 15, 1999 12:00AM
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Dear Julie:
Past infection with group B streptococcus is a risk for infection in a future pregnancy. The bacterial colonization is detected by culture of the cervix. The organism is sensitive to penicillin. There are several management protocols: treat during pregnancy; wait until the time of delivery to treat.
Keywords: group B strept
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