Newborn Concerns: 10 Symptoms of Group B Strep Infection in Babies Kids' Health Newborns
Babies up to a few months old can develop a severe infection from exposure to Group B Strep (GBS). Symptoms of Group B Strep in newborns include:
- inconsolable crying
- grunting as if constipated
- projectile vomiting
- poor feeding
- decreased wet diapers
- fever
- difficulty breathing
- uncontrollable jerking
- bulging spot on top of the head
- lethargy or difficulty waking your baby from sleep
Call your doctor if your child has any of these signs!
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