Re: Group B Strep in breastmilk

[barbara glare & chris bright]

Dear Liz,   "Breastfeeding management in Australia" says    "Group B Haemolytic Streptococcus   Mother/baby isolation is not necessary.  Breastfeeding is not contraindicated.  There have been 3 reports of Group B haemolytic Strep infections associated with possible mother-to-infant transmission via breastmilk.  Bilateral mastitis should be considered a suspicious sign.  Culturing of the milk is recommended if the infant becomes infected.  Antibiotics, especially the penicillin family are effective treatment"   Sorry, it's not much, but I hope it helps.   Barb