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Re: Group B Strep: 1 More Question Dr. McIntosh
From: Midge (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 31 May 2000 10:18:31 -0500 (CDT)
Dr. McIntosh,
What do you mean by the ramifications of a positive or a negative test?
If I'm losing sleep over this (which I am) should I just go ahead and
ask for a culture to be done rather than be anxious about it? What do
you suggest? Thanks for your time.
Midge
At Tue, 30 May 2000, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
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>At Tue, 30 May 2000, Midge wrote:
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>>I looked in the archives and on the "Group B Strep" website but didn't
>>find an answer to my particular question.
>>
>>I am currently 32 weeks pregnant and at my last check-up asked my OB
>>about Group B Strep. He told me he doesn't normally culture his
>>patients unless they have certain risks such as previous baby born with
>>GBS, fever in labor, premature rupture of the membranes, etc.
>>
>>My question is: Should I ask for a culture even though I don't fit the
>>criteria? Do most OB's test all their pregnant patients at 36 wks. or
>>is it common to just test those that are at risk?
>>
>>I have another appointment on June 6th and want to approach him again
>>with this as I'm uneasy about the risk of having a baby contract this
>>disease.
>>
>>Thanks in advance :-)
>>
>>--
>>Midge
>>
>There are 2 CDC protocols for this problem, and practitioners are split
>on which they use. I happen to agree with the protocol that your doctor
>uses, but I am happy to culture anyone that requests it, and understands
>the ramifications of a positive (or negative) test, and I bet that your
>doctor will too.
>
>--
>William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG
>Clarksville, TN
>
>This is for educational purposes only, and is not intended to be replacement
>or substitute for consultation and examination by an appropriate medical
>professional. Due to time constraints, private e-mails cannot be answered.
>
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Midge
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