Maternal symptoms of group B streptococcus

There are actually a lot of bacteria in the human body because people cannot avoid the presence of bacteria. Some bacteria and microorganisms happen to be beneficial to the human body, but the human body is very susceptible to infection by some external pathogens that are harmful to the body. Group B Streptococcus is a type of bacteria that is harmful to the body. It will affect the normal physiological functions of the human body. Let's take a look at the maternal symptoms of Group B Streptococcus.

It can be judged by the following symptoms:

1. Secretion : Pregnant women have more secretions in their private parts. Normal secretions are a bit thick, white, and have no peculiar smell. If you find that the secretions are yellow, green, or even other colors, and smell strange, it means there is inflammation and you should seek medical treatment.

2. Itching

If you feel frequent itching in your private parts, regardless of whether there is abnormal discharge, you should see a doctor for examination and treatment.

3. Principles of private cleaning

Don’t use panty liners: Many expectant mothers like to use panty liners to maintain a “dry” feeling, which is actually wrong. Because bacteria prefer warm and humid environments, if sanitary pads are not changed frequently, they will become a breeding ground for bacteria. If you feel that there is too much secretion, the best way is to rinse with clean water and change cotton underwear frequently.

Develop good hygiene habits: Don’t wear tight pants often to give your private parts a chance to breathe; don’t flush your vagina often to avoid destroying the slightly acidic environment of the vagina. In addition, it is best to wear a condom during sexual intercourse; wipe the private parts from front to back to avoid giving bad bacteria a chance to take advantage.

Effects of Group B Streptococcus on Neonates

If pregnant women are not screened prenatally and those who test positive are given prophylactic antibiotic treatment, their newborns will be exposed to the risk of infection. Among patients whose mothers are positive for Group B Streptococcus, about 1% to 2% of their newborns will develop the disease. Among these infected newborns, the following can be distinguished according to the time of onset:

1. The early onset disease will cause symptoms such as shortness of breath and cyanosis within 7 days (within 72 hours), and may even cause sepsis. The mortality rate of sepsis is about 25%.

2. For babies with late-onset disease who develop the disease 7 days to 3 months later, the mortality rate is lower because it is a gradual infection. More serious cases may cause meningitis, with a mortality rate of about 2% to 6%. Newborns infected with group B streptococcus may suffer from sepsis, meningitis, neonatal pneumonia, which may be fatal or leave neurological sequelae. Therefore, pregnant women with positive test results do not need to be too nervous and can get good control by following the doctor's advice, but they should not take it lightly.