Re: strep B and Ecoli - urgent!!!!

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Both are normal bacteria in the vagina. Why was the test done?

My doctor has prescribed Amoxicillin 500mg 3 times a >day. However, as I read through the archives here, it seems that strep
>B should not be treated before labor because it can come back.

Right. Plus Amoxicillin is big time overkill for GBBS.

>
>My questions are:
>
>(1) Is their any point in taking the antibiotic right now?

Not unless there is something else happening.

Should I go >back to my doc to discuss it further?

Call and discuss it on the phone.

>(2) Can it have any side effects - I will be in my 3rd trimester soon.
>(3) Can this antibiotic treat UTI as well?
>
>I am really concerned because I have several other complications -
>taking turbuteline for PTL and baby asprin.
>
>Thansk for your help.

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