Vaginal strep

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Avatar f tn Of Saturday of this week, I was diagnosed with Strep throat, I have been taking Amoxicillin 3 x a day since then. Today I thought I might be getting a yeast infection, but it felt different. I examined the area and found that I have 3 large sores on the inner part of my vagina, it resembles almost identically what is in my throat. Any suggestions on what this could be. I'm sexually active with the same partner for the last 7 years, never had herpes or any other STD.
Avatar f tn I feel heat in the vaginal area. Strep is a bacteria that concerns me.
Avatar m tn A couple months ago, I began noticing an unpleasant vaginal odor and i had abnormal discharge. I saw a gynecologist as soon as possible and was treated for a yeast infection and it was recommended for me to start taking probiotics, so I started taking Flora pills for vaginal health. The infection seemed to go away but maybe a month ago it started coming back (I hadn't taken the probiotics for a while).
Avatar n tn First time vaginal swab (and cervix) was investigated, strep beta hemolytic group b was found. 10days Xiclav therapy was prescribed. After that, strep was gone, but e colli was there, so Bactrim was prescribed for 5 days. 3rd time only enterococcus faecalis was reported and nothing was prescribed until after 20days the doctor repeated examination. 4th swab indicated presence of strep b (second time) and enterococcus faecalis, amoxiscilin is prescribed for 8-10 days.
Avatar f tn This bug is called Group B Streptococcus and often also lives in the vaginal area - prior to childbirth a high vaginal swab may be done by your obstetrician and if you are GBS positive, you will be given antibiotics to treat this because THEN the baby is in danger of contracting GBS pneumonia (a very nasty potentially lifethreatening problem) which the baby can catch during a vaginal delivery if the mother is GBS positive (on high vaginal swab). I hope this helps. It is a very good question.
Avatar f tn For 7 months I’ve had a ‘mystery’ vaginal infection, with burning/itching/redness/swelling/discharge. My only relief is during my period. Been swabbed for everything, including all STDs, and all that comes back is group b strep. Tried 10 days of penicillin v and it didn’t do anything. Have also tried metronizadole. Doctors all day that group b strep can’t cause symptoms, but I never had it before this (I was swabbed when pregnant) and so it’s a bit of a coincidence.
Avatar f tn The test is just a swab of your rectal and vaginal fluids from the outside normal. Its pretty quick and simple.
Avatar f tn t get a vaginal exam but I had the strep b test and a pee test, and an ultrasound to see how far down bub was in my pelvis and that she was measuring right, then the normal like blood pressure and babies heartbeat (I live in Australia so could be different where you are)
Avatar f tn Strep b is only transferred to baby during vaginal birth and you will get an antibiotic to prevent transmission during labor.
Avatar f tn I have had a horrible burning pain at my vaginal opening for something like 2 years. Every time I brought it up to my doctor she brushed it off as vaginal dryness. Definitely not the case. I just went to see a new doctor who is claiming this is due to strep b. I have been researching this and nowhere can I find anything that says strep b causes intercourse to be painful. I'm worried that I have vulvodynia. Advice? What do you guys think?
Avatar n tn This is 6 weeks after unprotect vaginal sex with an unknown woman. I did also received oral sex from a woman who came down with Strep about the time of the oral sex. That was 4 weeks ago. Does anyone know what the timeframe is for onset of Chlamydia symptoms are? Could this be strep urethis? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
Avatar n tn Except for a low growth of Group B strep. The discharge has a burning sensation, I have stomach pains, pain sometimes with sex, painful periods, excessive lubrication with sex.. There isnt a stong odor however. My Dr has treated me with Metronidazole- brand name used was flagyl Nylstatin for yeast, clamycin,spandnox (for yeast), and recently had some relief with Augmentin(which was prescribed for a chest infection).
Avatar n tn Jan 7th - protected sex with someone who said he did not have stds. We performed unprotected oral on one another. 2 days later I developed itching and redness in my genitals. Treated it as yeast infection. Symptoms only got worse including swelling. Made a doctors appointment and had a Pap smear. Came back positive for group A strep. Around this same time I developed an itchy, red anus.
Avatar f tn Hello, Accordong to american pregnancy association, routine screening for vaginal strep B for all pregnant women between the 35th and 37th week of pregnancy (anytime other than this time will not be significant to show if a woman is carrying GBS during the time of her delivery) is recommended. Please remember that the bacteria that causes group B strep normally lives in the intestine, vagina, or rectal areas. Group B strep colonization is not a sexually transmitted disease (STD).
Avatar f tn What exactly is a vaginal culture for at 36 weeks? My Dr. Doesn't explain anything to me. I had one earlier today, and it hurt like hell. I got home and it burned to urinate, and there was a little blood. I went a few hours later and there was a good amount, but only when I wiped. Now it's just barely there, but it still burns.
Avatar n tn I have had a couple cultures done and both times it showed positive for strep. But from what I understand strep can live harmlessly in about 30% of women. Other times I have read that it can cause a white discharge. When they found the strep both times was treated with antibiotics but I didn't see a change. Although I have heard that strep can be very difficult to treat and diagnose. My other question for you is.. do you see the discharge when you have intercourse?
Avatar f tn So i recently just found out ive got strep b and tbh i dont really understand what it is, i never had it in my first pregnancy, all i know is as soon as my waters break i have to go straight to hospital to be put on a drip of antibiotics to protect my baby, what has put my plan of stayin at home as long as possible outa the window, can anyone explain what strep b is my doctor didnt really explain it much and i just dont understand im so confussed...
Avatar f tn Anyone else strep b test came back positive or have had a vaginal birth with it
Avatar m tn Hello, i am now concerned, I was perscribed penicillin for strep throat on monday (the day of my urine test) and have been taking it all week, (i got another urine test on Thursday) they both came out negative for gonorrhea and chlamydia after unprotected vaginal sex a week ago i am now concerned because i have read on here that taking an antibiotic can mask the test and cause false negatives?? is this true?? thanks!
Avatar f tn 2 weeks ago I had BV. Took vaginal antibiotics for that. That gave me a yeast infection, I'm taking Conesten for that, and now I come to find out I may have strep throat, i was given antibiotics for that. I'm not sure I want to take them. I feel like I've been pumping my self with meds, I dont want my baby so exposed to all these chemicals. Im thinking of just living with the strep, heal naturally, what would you do?
1931709 tn?1335833095 At what week do they start doing vaginal exams? Not that I'm in any hurry, just curious!
Avatar f tn I recently have gotten strep, ( and hooked my symptoms bad idea lol) and started worrying myself that strep was caused by HIV. But my boyfriend also has strep. What are my chances of having anything?
Avatar f tn I was just pregnant but the pregnancy ended in week 9 ,,,no heat beat, When I was pregant i had a culture done and came back group b strep I have always had vaginal cultures and were always negative for group b strep and std. The worst i have had was yeast infections. I had a D&C proceedure since the pregnancy did not go well, had another culture done and came back positive for group b strp w/ a little yeast.
Avatar f tn Im 13 weeks pregnant and my pee came back with trace of strep b .. has anyone had this should I worry ? They but me on amoxiciline..
Avatar f tn Go back to the doc and ask if they tested for Group B Strep.
4981292 tn?1381256805 They are looking for strep B. it can be transmitted during vaginal delivery of not treated with antibiotics before delivery.
Avatar m tn Strep group B (the name is actually Streptococcus agalactiae) can cause sore throat and other problems like wound infections. Also Group B strep can be normal vaginal flora (bacteria) but when present during pregancy can cause harm to a baby when it is born. So I'm not sure what you are being treated for? What symptoms do you have?
Avatar f tn Does anyone know if they still do the strep b testing by swabbing your butt hole? Im kinda freaked about it.
Avatar m tn For the past year I have been battling a seriously annoying vaginal discharge and it won't go away. It is thick and white (not clumpy) sometimes more off-white and it has a foul smell and sour taste. It makes sex with my husband very painful and frustrating. My gynocologist has no idea what it is. They have told me it was a yeast infection, then BV, then HPV and now group B strep. I have tried many different medications and I am at my witts end!
Avatar f tn How far along were you when your doctor starting doing the vaginal exams and checking your cervix and if youve dilated. Im 28 weeks and still havent had one since when I first found out I was pregnant. I figured it should be about that time.