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GROUP B STREP [1 record]

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Record 1 2013-08-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Microbiology and Parasitology
  • Bacterial Diseases
CONT

Group B streptococcus (group B strep) is a type of bacteria that causes illness in people of all ages. ... The most common problems caused by group B strep in adults are bloodstream infections, pneumonia, skin and soft-tissue infections, and bone and joint infections.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Microbiologie et parasitologie
  • Maladies bactériennes
CONT

Les streptocoques du groupe B (SGB) sont des bactéries communes que l’on retrouve souvent dans le vagin, le rectum et la vessie des femmes. Il ne s’agit pas du même type de bactéries qui causent l’angine streptococcique. Les infections à SGB sont bénignes chez la femme et peuvent être traitées rapidement en utilisant des antibiotiques.

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