Pregnancy and Bacteria

Pregnancy and Bacteria

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By Francesca Burton, B.Sc.Reviewed by Dr. Jennifer Logan, MD, MPH

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• What are Bacteria?
• Which bacterial infections are dangerous in pregnancy?
• Bacterial Vaginosis
• Group B Streptococcus
• Urinary Tract Infections
• Precautions to consider

What are Bacteria?

Bacteria are single-cell microorganisms that have walls but no organelles or stable nucleus. Some bacteria can cause disease and infection in humans. There are also good bacteria present in the human body that help in vitamin synthesis and digestion in the gut or prevent overgrowth of other microorganisms in various areas of the body.