What is group B streptococcus?
Group B Streptococcus is a type of bacteria that causes illness in people of all ages. While harmless in otherwise healthy adults, it is the most common cause of some life-threatening infections in newborns, such as neonatal sepsis and postpartum infection.
How do members experience group B streptococcus?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with group B streptococcus*
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Anxious mood
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Fatigue
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Pain
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Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for group B streptococcus*
Who has group B streptococcus on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 2 | |
| 40s | 5 | |
| 50s | 5 | |
| 60s | 5 | |
| 70+ | 2 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 2 | |
| Female | 18 |