GBS (Group B Strept)

You probably have noticed that the majority of my blogs revolve around health care topics. This blog is not intended to give in depth medical information. Nor is the site (or the books I create) designed to give medical advice or diagnosis. This blog is simply to make you aware of health care topics. Then hopefully give you a good resource that can be used as a starting point to collect the information you need.

Now having said that, today's topic is about a fairly unknown topic to most of us:

Group B Strep or GBS

This bacteria, Group B streptococcus (or streptococcus agalactiae) can be found in the gut and in the birth canal of about 25% of pregnant women.

A baby's immune system is not fully developed. Therefore a baby can become infected with the bacteria while in the womb or for about 6 months post partum. There are 3 classes of the disease: prenatal onset, early onset and late onset.

Recognize the symptoms: Go to

http://www.groupbstrepinternational.org/recognize-the-symptoms-of-infection/

A good website is that promotes global awareness is:

http://www.groupbstrepinternational.org/