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When will they screen you for strep B?

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thingymaboob · 15/12/2017 13:24

In what circumstances do you get screened for strep B? I suffer with lots of boils / abscesses etc down below and it's thought it's because I'm a carrier of a certain bacteria. Everyone in my family is prone to the same skin infections. Is that one of the reasons why they might screen?

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spugzbunny · 15/12/2017 13:31

My Midwife told me they don't screen for Strep B at all. You can pay for a private test (by post) for about £30

Relaxing2 · 15/12/2017 13:42

I had a swab done at the hospital

RNBrie · 15/12/2017 13:43

They will do it if there is a clinical reason to. Ask your midwife.

flumpybear · 15/12/2017 13:55

I had a group B strep by post privately, just do it yourself and share results with the midwife and consultant if CL

Rhynswynd · 15/12/2017 19:37

I'm in Aus and every pregnant woman gets tested in the last few weeks as a routine. I had mine done last week.

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