Group B Strep infection during pregnancy? Did anyone have this?
That is not how it usually causes problems. It usually infects baby's lungs as baby is delivered vaginally if you have not been treated. This bacteria can be present at any time down there & hardly ever causes maternal problems. The bigger worry is with baby OB/GYN RN & mom
What is strep group B test?
When is the test taken? The Group B strep test, which screens for potentially dangerous Group B streptococcus (GBS) infection, is usually given during weeks 35 to 37. Who needs to take the test, and why? Many healthcare providers routinely test all pregnant women for Group B streptococcus, a bacterium that lives in the reproductive and genito-urinary systems. Group B strep (which is different from Group A streptococcus, the kind that gives you strep throat) can be present in anyone, but few people become sick from it. It is a concern during pregnancy, however, because it can cause urinary tract and uterine infections, and, if it is transmitted from mother to baby during birth, it can be very harmful to the baby. If your doctor doesn't offer the test, you may want to ask for it: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention currently advise all healthcare providers to give the test to any patient who requests it. Some practitioners prefer to bypass testing in favor of treatment for all women who have one or more of the following risk factors: preterm labor, a prior child with GBS infection, fever during labor, presence of GBS in urine, or rupture of membranes ("water breaking") before 37 weeks or more than 18 hours before delivery. for more go here http://www.parents.com/parents/story.jhtml?storyid=/templatedata/parents/story/data/1047.xml
How did I get group b strep anyway?
Group B strep is a normal bacteria found in the intestinal tract. In about 30% of women at any given time, the bacteria can find it's way into the rectum and vagina. Simple as that, it's no harm to you or your partner. But if baby contracted it at birth, there is a risk that baby could develop a serious infection, a form of pneumonia and possible sepsis. This risk is VERY low, even in women who do not get treated during labor with antibiotics. They don't need to treat you the moment your water breaks. Ideally they prefer you get at least 1 dose at least 4 hours before delivery. If this is your first baby, it's highly unlikely that you will labor for less than 4 hours. It is also unlikely that your water will break before labor begins - that only happens to about 10-15% of women. Most of the time it happens when labor is well established, and you'd be at the hospital by that time anyway. If for some reason you don't get treated, the baby will likely get treated with antibiotics after birth, for further protection. Don't stress so much. As I said, even if you were not treated in time, the risk is so very small that your baby would contract it. I have several OBs at my hospital who have only seen perhaps less than 5 cases of perinatal GBS in their lifetime (even before we routinely treated women for it). So you're better off than you might think. Good luck!
What is group b strep?
Sorry for so many questions! What is group b strep? My doctor said I would be having the test done next week and all pregnant women get the test and its for bacteria but what kind of bacteria is it and how do you get it? I don't remember having it done with my first child!
Has anyone used cefuroxime axetil for strep throat?
Usually something in the penicillin family is prescribed, but cefuroxime is a good choice as well to treat strep throat. It might be given in the case that a patient has a penicillin allergy. Cefuroxime is a second generation cephalosporin. Cephalosporins will always kill Group A strep (the organism that causes "strep throat").
Why a person can have angina of streptococcus group A many times in his life?
Angina is a heart condition and is not contagious. Strep is an infectious disease and is caused by bacteria that is passed from one person to another. You do not develop an immunity to bacteria. Every time it goes around it is possible for you to get it.
How common is Group G strep in newborn babies?
Terribly sorry for your loss. Group G is not very common, but is considered a Beta-hemolytic strep. My wonderful textbook of microbiology states that this can be associated with human disease. S. anginosus group and S. dysgalactiae can type as group G. These two can type as A, C, F or G and group C or G respectively. Although the organism will only have one group antigen, so this is believed that the species are actually a Group of a closely related species. S. anginosus is generally part of the virdans strep and usually do not type. Strep virdians group has been associated with subacute endocarditis and some intraabdominal infections. The best source should be your physician/pediatrician for the true cause. They should be able to help, and if they do not know the answer, they should be able to consult a pathologist. Good Bless.
What does it mean if Group B Strep bacteria is colonized in your urine?
When a culture (and sensitivity to antibiotics) is done on urine, it’s to identify the bacteria that is causing the infection. So, in this case, it’s the Group B streptococcus. It tells the type and shape (streptococcus is the type of bacteria, and cocci are round) to help determine the bacteria and help the clinician find the right antibiotic to kill the infection.
Lookinf for advice. my wife is pregnant and has the group B strep?
I had and gave birth with it (they tested me that day, since I was late.. and my previous tests were expired, which were negative.. the new one was positive). All they did was put antibiotics in my IV.. i think it was every 6 hours or so.. Also with it, when my water broke, the dr didn't want to check me very often to make sure that the infection didn't hurt my son. It went just fine, and there wasn't any problems! Good luck!