Group B streptococcus, a common pathogenic bacterium, can cause many harmful effects in women who contract it during pregnancy. Therefore, women should undergo this test during pregnancy. So, what are the results of Group B streptococcus?
In the examination results of group B streptococcus, if the value exceeds the standard, it is considered a positive state. A positive result indicates that the fetus has been infected with group B streptococcus. In this case, timely intervention should be carried out to avoid aggravating the infection and causing serious harm to the fetus.
Pregnant women who are infected with Group B streptococcus are likely to cause fetal infection during delivery, leading to a series of diseases, including common meningitis and sepsis, which are easily infected when newborns pass through the birth canal during delivery. Infection with Group B Streptococcus can easily lead to neonatal onset
Some serious complications, and after being infected with Group B streptococcus, newborns are also prone to develop serious sequelae, such as movement disorders, cerebral palsy, learning disabilities, hearing or vision impairment, and so on. In severe cases, it can lead to miscarriage and premature birth of the fetus.
When a pregnant woman is infected with Group B Streptococcus, doctors will promptly inject antibiotics intravenously during delivery to reduce the risk of the fetus being infected with Group B Streptococcus during labor. In addition, for this type of pregnant woman, cesarean section can avoid the child from being delivered through the birth canal, making it safer and more reliable.
