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Hidden danger
Nursery World,
7 July 2005
A bacterial infection threatening babies is described by Jane Plumb, chairman of charity Group B Strep Support A common bacterium, Group B streptococcus, lives in the intestines and/or the vagina of up to 30 per cent of women. Most don't know it's there, as 'carrying' the bacteria doesn't cause any symptoms. But it is important to know about GBS during pregnancy because the baby can be at risk of GBS infection around delivery.
A bacterial infection threatening babies is described by Jane Plumb, chairman of charity Group B Strep Support A common bacterium, Group B streptococcus, lives in the intestines...
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