Diagnosis of Infection in Pregnancy
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Cynthia M. Johnson, MA You will be asked about your symptoms and health history. A physical exam will be done. The tests you will have depend on your symptoms, health, stage of pregnancy, and what infection the doctor thinks you might have. These tests may be done to find out whether you or your growing baby has an infection:
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Beverly Siegal, MD, FACOG Last Updated: 8/13/2018 |
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