Is group B strep the same as strep throat?
—————————————— “No. Strep throat is caused by group A streptococcus bacteria. Group A and group B streptococcus are different kinds of bacteria. They both belong to the same family, but they are different species.” From the FAQ’s for Group B Strep Disease. Center for Disease Control http://www.cdc.gov/groupbstrep/gbs/gen_public_faq.htm == Can GBS cause vaginal infections? “Yes, if you have vaginal irritation/burning, or yellow or green discharge, you should see your health care provider to be tested and treated. Although GBS vaginitis is not widely recognized by health care providers, GBS can cause these symptoms.” http://www.groupbstrep.com/brochure.htm == forum thread about vaginal strep http://forums.obgyn.net/forums/womens-health/WHF.0001/0799.html See Gynocological Infections http://classes.kumc.edu/son/nrsg835/gyninfect.htm ========= Treatment ========= “Can group B streptococci cause symptomatic vaginitis?” by Honig E, Mouton JW, van der Meijden WI. D
