{"id":2124,"date":"2019-07-01T21:45:16","date_gmt":"2019-07-01T21:45:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/?p=2124"},"modified":"2020-07-01T20:46:47","modified_gmt":"2020-07-01T20:46:47","slug":"streptococcus-b","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/streptococcus-b\/","title":{"rendered":"Streptococcus B"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Streptococcus\"Streptococcus B\u00a0 is a type of gram-positive bacterial infection that is commonly found in the intestine, the vagina, and the rectal area of women. It can affect newborns as well as adults. Most pregnant women who carry this infection don\u2019t have any symptoms. It is transmitted during childbirth to the newborn as it passes through the birth canal. It is also a leading cause of sepsis and meningitis in newborns.<\/p>\n

Symptoms of strep B\u00a0 in newborns include:
\n\u2022\u00a0Fever
\n\u2022\u00a0Breathing problems
\n\u2022\u00a0Poor feeding
\n\u2022\u00a0Lethargy
\n\u2022\u00a0Symptoms of strep-B in adults include:
\n\u2022\u00a0Sepsis
\n\u2022\u00a0Skin infection
\n\u2022\u00a0Bone and joint infection
\n\u2022\u00a0Urinary tract infection
\n\u2022\u00a0Pneumonia<\/p>\n

Strep\u00a0 B is diagnosed by taking a culture of blood, urine or performing a spinal tap. If the results are positive, it can be treated by antibiotics, usually given intravenously.\u00a0 If Strep \u2013 B has infected the skin, then surgical intervention may be necessary. Routine screening is recommended for women who are pregnant as to avoid transmitting the bacteria during childbirth to the newborn.<\/p>\n

It is also possible to schedule an appointment at the Flushing Women\u2019s Health Center at 718-670-8994.<\/p>\n

All content of this newsletter is intended for general information purposes only and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please consult a medical professional before adopting any of the suggestions on this page. You must never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment based upon any content of this newsletter. PROMPTLY CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN OR CALL 911 IF YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY.<\/strong> <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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