Group B streptococcus (GBS) is a leading cause of postpartum infection and neonatal sepsis. GBS can…
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For non-pregnant women and others, chronic diseases such as diabetes or cancer make you more vulnerable to getting GBS infection. Learn about other risk factors.
For non-pregnant women and others, chronic diseases such as diabetes or cancer make you more vulnerable…
Even without any symptoms of infection, pregnant women can pass the GBS infection to their babies during labor and delivery.
Even without any symptoms of infection, pregnant women can pass the GBS infection to their babies…
Cord Blood Awareness Month (July)
The umbilical cord fluid is loaded with stem cells able to treat cancer, blood diseases like…
GBS disease can be prevented during first week of a newborn’s life by testing pregnant women for GBS bacteria & giving antibiotics during labor to women at increased risk.
GBS disease can be prevented during first week of a newborn’s life by testing pregnant women…
International Group B Strep Awareness Month
Preventable GBS infection in newborns can lead to meningitis, pneumonia, blood infection or sepsis. Know the…
Pregnant women carry Group B Strep naturally which can affect the newborn. Get checked & initiate necessary treatment.
Pregnant women carry Group B Strep naturally which can affect the newborn. Get checked & initiate…
International Group B Strep Awareness Month (July)
Group B Strep Group B strep (GBS) are type of gram-positive streptococcal bacteria also known as…