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How is GBS Diagnosed?

GBS is typically diagnosed through a culture test. Pregnant women are usually screened for GBS between the 35th and 37th weeks of pregnancy. A sample is taken from the vagina and rectum using a swab, which is then sent to a laboratory for analysis.

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