BACKGROUND Group B Streptococcus (GBS), traditionally considered to be a neonatal pathogen, is an important cause of morbidity and mortality among older adults and among those with underlying medical conditions. We used population-based surveillance to examine trends in adult GBS disease during the period 1990-2007 and to describe the epidemiology of adult GBS disease to guide prevention effort...

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Abstract In a U.S. adult population less than 65 years attributable costs due to Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) were highest in those with hospital onset and lowest persons community associated CDI treated outside of hospitalization. The economic burden younger adults underscores the need for additional preventive strategies.