What is Group B Strep?
Group B strep is a strain of bacteria commonly found in the intestinal tract that can get into the vaginal canal or in the urinary tract. You will be routinely tested at 36 weeks gestation with a vaginal culture. If you test positive for Group B Strep, you will be treated with an antibiotic in your IV fluids when you go into labor to prevent any chance of this being passed to the baby during delivery. If your urine culture at any time in the office is positive for Group B strep, you would be treated at that time.
