Group B streptococcus | we're so cultured
Sep 28, 2020•9 min•Ep. 26
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Episode description
Welcome to our first mini episode! Group B streptococcus (GBS) is a common transient organism found in the GI tract, vagina and urethra. It is present in about 20% of pregnant people. Whilst not harmful to adults as it is a commensal organism, it can be very harmful to neonates.
You don’t want to miss:
- Epidemiology
- How to explain GBS to a parent
- Investigations to consider
- Prevention considerations
- Treating the infected and unwell neonate
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