Expecting a Baby? Then Be Aware of the Dangers of Strep B

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Group B Strep (GBS) infection - Strep B - is a condition all expectant mothers should know about - 700 babies a year will develop it and about 75 will die. DR ELLIE CANNON believes this is a preventable tragedy as it is easily treated with antibiotics for the mother in labour.

Q I am pregnant and my doctor says I have Strep B. What is that?

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Expecting a Baby? Then Be Aware of the Dangers of Strep B

A It is a bacteria found in a third of women that causes no symptoms at all. It is not a sexually ...

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