Testing & Diagnosis for Group B Streptococcus (GBS) in Children
Tests
How does a doctor know that it's group B streptococcus?
In infants, GBS may be cultured from samples of sterile body fluids, such as blood or spinal fluid.
Conditions
How does a doctor know that it's group B streptococcus?
In infants, GBS may be cultured from samples of sterile body fluids, such as blood or spinal fluid.
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