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

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At Thu, 30 May 2002, R. Daniel Braun, MD wrote: >
>At Wed, 29 May 2002, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
>>
>>I am 25weeks and was tested positive for Strep B and ecoli bacteria in
>>the vaginal swab.
>
>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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