Strep in Pregnancy: What It Is and What Happens if You Test Positive
Introduction
Streptococcus in pregnancy : what is it? What happens if you are positive? When is it dangerous?: all expectant mothers, especially those at their first pregnancy, ask themselves questions about it.
In this guide, I will try to clarify all your doubts on the topic, in order to help you live the sweet wait with greater awareness and serenity.
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What is strep throat in pregnancy and what are the types?
The technical term “ streptococcus in pregnancy ” is used to indicate situations in which the presence of the bacterium Streptococcus agalactiae is found in the organism of the expectant mother .
According to the numbers, approximately one in five pregnant women is a carrier of streptococcus during pregnancy.
Also known as beta-hemolytic streptococcus , it belongs to group B which, together with group A, is the only one worthy of medical attention.
Naturally present in the female vaginal or rectal ecosystem as a commensal.
This means, and Doctor Alvisi specifies it well in this video , that it does not cause any discomfort and does not cause symptoms.
It is worthy of clinical attention when the mother is about to give birth .
In fact, the baby can come into contact with the bacteria during passage through the birth canal.
The consequence? The risk of severe infections such as meningitis, blood poisoning, pneumonia, and sepsis.
