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For non-pregnant women and others, chronic diseases such as diabetes or cancer make you more … Continue ReadingFor 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.

Even without any symptoms of infection, pregnant women can pass the GBS infection to their … Continue ReadingEven without any symptoms of infection, pregnant women can pass the GBS infection to their babies during labor and delivery.

GBS disease can be prevented during first week of a newborn’s life by testing pregnant … Continue ReadingGBS 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.

Preventable GBS infection in newborns can lead to meningitis, pneumonia, blood infection or sepsis. Know … Continue ReadingInternational Group B Strep Awareness Month