Streptococcus agalactiae or group B streptococcus (GBS) is a leading cause of serious
neonatal infections. GBS is an opportunistic commensal constituting a part of the intestinal …

Streptococci readily colonize mucosal tissues in the nasopharynx; the respiratory,
gastrointestinal, and genitourinary tracts; and the skin. Each ecological niche presents a …

Group B Streptococcus (GBS) colonizes the gastrointestinal and vaginal epithelium of a
significant percentage of healthy women, with potential for ascending intrauterine infection …

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 …

Streptococcus agalactiae (group B streptococcus; GBS) is a normal constituent of the
intestinal microflora and the major cause of human neonatal meningitis. A single clone, GBS …

Group B streptococcus (GBS) is a gram-positive bacteria that asymptomatically colonizes the
vaginal tract. However, during pregnancy maternal GBS colonization greatly predisposes …

Bacterial infections remain a significant threat to the health of newborns and adults. Group B
Streptococci (GBS) are Gram-positive bacteria that are common asymptomatic colonizers of …

Late-Onset Infection 440 Late Late-Onset Infection 441 Septic Arthritis and Osteomyelitis
441 Cellulitis or Adenitis 441 Unusual Manifestations of Infection 442 Relapse or …

Group B Streptococcus commonly colonises healthy adults without symptoms, yet under
certain circumstances displays the ability to invade host tissues, evade immune detection …

Streptococcus agalactiae (Group B streptococcus, GBS) is highly adapted to humans, where
it is a normal constituent of the intestinal and vaginal flora. Yet, GBS has highly invasive …