Group B streptococcal infection, prophylactic screening in pregnancy is done in

(All cases 35-37 weeks) (Internet)Group B streptococcus (GBS) is a type of bacterial infection that can be found in a pregnant woman's vagina or rectum. This bacteria is normally found in the vagina and/or rectum of about 25 % of all healthy, adult women.Routine screening for vaginal strep B for all pregnant women is recommended. This screening is performed between the 35th and 37th week of pregnancy (studies show that testing done within 5 weeks of delivery is the most accurate at predicting the GBS status at time of birth.)The test involves a swab of both the vagina and the rectum. The sample is then taken to a lab where a culture is analyzed for any presence of GBS. Test results are usually available within 24 to 48 hours.Not every baby who is bom to a mother who tests positive for GBS will become ill. There are, however, symptoms that may indicate that patient are at a higher risk of delivering a baby with GBS.These symptoms include:* Labor or rupture of membrane before 37 weeks* Rupture of membrane 18 hours or more before delivery* Fever during labor* A urinary tract infection as a result of GBS during your pregnancy* A previous baby with GBS diseaseIf patient test positive for GBS and meet the high risk criteria, then it will require antibiotics through IV during delivery to prevent baby from becoming ill. Taking antibiotics greatly decreases the chances of r baby developing early onset group B strep infection.