Group B Strep
Group B strep is a naturally occurring bacteria that is present in the intestines and vagina of about 25% of women.
Group B strep (GBS) is a bacteria that should be routinely screened for in pregnant women. Why? Well the bacteria can infect the baby when the membranes of the amniotic sack break. This might occur during the actual labor.
If an infant is exposed to GBS then it can develope an infection that can possibly lead to meningitis and that increases the risk of brain damage and ultimately cerebral palsy.
A Group B strep infection is preventable because you can test for the presence of the bacteria and then deliver antibiotics with enough time to take effect. This occurs during the labor.
If the screening is not done for GBS and an infection results which then cause some level of brain damage, then that could be the basis for a medical malpractice case.
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we had quadruplets and the first born contracted group b strep that turned into meningitis and ended up with suvere brain damage and passed away. my wife has it and we were never told but he didn't get it from her. we were told it was a different type of bacteria or strand that he had. he was never out of the nicu and they believe it was late on-set. would we still have a case.