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 …

Group B streptococcus (GBS) or Streptococcus agalactiae is a β-hemolytic, Gram-positive
bacterium that is a leading cause of neonatal infections. GBS commonly colonizes the lower …

Neonatal sepsis, a clinical disorder developed by bacterial blood stream infections (BSI) in
neonates, is one of the serious global public health problems that must be addressed. More …

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 …

Staphylococcus aureus is a frequent cause of mastitis in dairy cows. However, pathogenesis
of the infection has not been completely defined. We report the invasion of two strains of S …

Streptococci express arrays of adhesins on their cell surfaces that facilitate adherence to
substrates present in their natural environment within the mammalian host. A consequence …

The process of human infection by group B Streptococcus (GBS) is complex and
multifactorial. While this bacterium has adapted well to asymptomatic colonization of adult …

Streptococcus mutans is considered the primary etiologic agent of dental caries, a global
health problem that affects 60 to 90% of the population, and a leading causative agent of …

Group B streptococci (GBS) are a major cause of pneumonia, sepsis, and meningitis in
newborns and infants. GBS initiate infection of the lung by colonizing mucosal surfaces of …