What Are the Treatments for a Group B Strep Urinary Tract Infection?
Group B streptococcus (GBS) is a spherical bacteria that is commonly found in the digestive and lower genital tract of many individuals but may cause urinary tract infections (UTI) in newborns and in immunocompromised individuals. The common symptoms associated with GBS UTIs include frequent, painful urination, low grade fever and abdominal pain. As per an article published in the February 2000 edition of the American Family Physician, GBS is responsible for UTIs in about 5 percent of pregnant women and can lead to serious consequences such as preterm rupture of membranes and premature delivery.
