Group B streptococcus (GBS) is a β-hemolytic gram-positive bacterium that colonizes the
lower genital tract of approximately 18% of women globally as an asymptomatic member of …

ABSTRACT Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is a pervasive neonatal pathogen accounting for
a combined half a million deaths and stillbirths annually. The most common source of fetal or …

Background. Pneumonia remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality amongst South
African children. More comprehensive immunisation regimens, strengthening of HIV …

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the leading viral cause of acute lower respiratory tract
infection (ALRI), including bronchiolitis and pneumonia, in infants and children worldwide …

Background Studies from multiple countries have suggested impaired immunity in
perinatally human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)–exposed uninfected children (HEU), with …

Invasive group B streptococcal (GBS) disease is the commonest perinatally-acquired
bacterial infection in newborns; the burden is higher in African countries where intrapartum …

Background We identified whether maternal human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection
during pregnancy affects transplacental transfer of Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpesvirus …

The neonatal period and early infancy are times of increased vulnerability to infection. The
immune system of infants undergoes rapid changes and a number of factors can influence …

Background Human immunodeficiency virus-exposed uninfected (HEU) infants are a rapidly
expanding population in sub-Saharan Africa and are highly susceptible to encapsulated …

Background. More comprehensive immunisation regimens, strengthening of HIV prevention
and management programmes and improved socioeconomic conditions have impacted on …