Neonatal group B streptococcal infection is the primary cause of neonatal morbidity related to infection. It can often be prevented by identifying and treating pregnant women who carry group B streptococci or who are at highest risk of transmitting the bacteria to newborns. Increasing evidence and expert opinion support intrapartum treatment of women at relatively high risk of delivering an inf...

Group B streptococcus (GBS) is the most common cause of neonatal infection in North America and is associated with morbidity and mortality. Prompt recognition and treatment of the infection is imperative. Diagnostic tests and treatment options vary, without clear research-based recommendations. Future trends should focus on GBS infection as a public health issue, with an emphasis on prevention.

Group B streptococcal (GBS) disease in nonpregnant adults is increasing, particularly in elderly persons and those with significant underlying diseases. Diabetes, neurological impairment, and cirrhosis increase risk for invasive GBS disease. Skin, soft-tissue, and osteoarticular infections, pneumonia, and urosepsis are common presentations. Meningitis and endocarditis are less common but associ...

Group B streptococcal meningitis in an adult Sir, Group B streptococcal infection causing acute septicaemia and meningitis is rare inadults and accounts for less than 1% of cases. Group B streptococcus is a very invasive organism which seldom causes acute inflammation at the site of entry to the body and the appearance is usually unheralded. A 45-year-old woman was admitted for varicose vein su...

Streptococcus agalactiae (group B streptococcus, GBS) is a leading causal organism of neonatal invasive diseases and severe infections in the elderly. Despite significant advances in the diagnosis and treatment of GBS infections and improvement in personal hygiene standards, this pathogen is still a global health concern. Thus, an effective vaccine against GBS would augment existing strategies ...

which permits unrestricted non-commercial use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. Editorial Group B streptococci (GBS) are facultative anaerobic, gram-positive cocci that colonize the gastrointestinal and urogenital tracts of humans. GBS strains are serologically divided into 10 types (Ia, Ib, and II through IX) according to their capsula...