In patients with prosthetic joint implants, a January 2015 ADA clinical practice guideline, based on a 2014 systematic review states, âIn general, for patients with prosthetic joint implants, prophylactic antibiotics are not recommended prior to dental procedures to prevent prosthetic joint infection.â.
Quick Answer. The Lee Spark NF Foundation reports that group C strep is a strain of the streptococci bacteria that can infect humans but is most commonly found in horses and cattle. Strep C gets transmitted from person to person because it is able to live on the skin and mucous membranes. Continue Reading.
All women who plan on delivering vaginally will get tested for group B strep during pregnancy. Some doctors do not test women who are planning to deliver by C-section. Group B strep is a common type of bacteria that lives in the vagina or the rectum. About 1 out of 4 people carry it. It's usually harmless, and does not cause infection. However, during birth, you could pass the bacteria to your baby, which could cause pneumonia or other problems.