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Vaginal Swab Test Shows Group Strep B Positive, Gram Positive Bacilli And Cocci, Bacteria And Pus Cells. What Do These Mean?

hi..
i am 38 weeks pregnant and had a vaginal swab test... the report says i'm group strep b positive
gram stain - gram positive bacilli (+++)
gram positive cocci (+)
wet smear - pus cells (few)
epithelial cells (++)
bacteria(+)
what does this mean?
Thu, 12 Dec 2013
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Hello
Thanks for your query.
This means that your vagina contains infection with group B streptococcus.
This is one kind of bacterial infection.
This predisposes you to preterm labour, and also puts the neonate at risk of infection from the womb itself.
WOmen who screen positive for group B streptococcus have to receive antibiotic cover during labour.
This is more important if your membranes stay ruptured for a long time.
Please consult your OB GYN with these results.
The requisite precautions during labour and delivery will be taken.
Do not worry, as long as preventive steps are taken, this is not serious.
All the best.
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Vaginal Swab Test Shows Group Strep B Positive, Gram Positive Bacilli And Cocci, Bacteria And Pus Cells. What Do These Mean?

Hello Thanks for your query. This means that your vagina contains infection with group B streptococcus. This is one kind of bacterial infection. This predisposes you to preterm labour, and also puts the neonate at risk of infection from the womb itself. WOmen who screen positive for group B streptococcus have to receive antibiotic cover during labour. This is more important if your membranes stay ruptured for a long time. Please consult your OB GYN with these results. The requisite precautions during labour and delivery will be taken. Do not worry, as long as preventive steps are taken, this is not serious. All the best.