Julieta's insurance won't cover the cost of a prenatal streptococcal test, and she can't afford to pay the $1,000 on her own. Plus, she googled that the chance of having a streptococcal infection was pretty low. Unfortunately, Julieta was carrying streptococcal bacteria, so when she gave birth vaginally, the bacteria was passed on to the baby. According to the lecture, what is the most likely outcome for the newborn?
There will likely be virtually no effect on the baby if it is breastfed and receives mom's antibodies.
The baby will be fine as long as the proper course of antibiotics is given after the birth.
The baby will struggle for a while, but her immune system will likely clear the bacteria on its own.
The baby will likely die within 24 hours.