Group B Streptococcus is a causative agent of invasive neonatal infections. Maternal
colonization by Streptococcus agalactiae is a necessary condition for vertical transmission …

Streptococcus agalactiae or group B Streptococcus (GBS) is one of the most important
causal agents of serious neonatal infections. Numerous assays have been evaluated for …

Abstract Introduction: Considering that Group B Streptococcus (GBS) persists as an
important cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality, the objective of this study was to …

Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is the most common cause of life-threatening infection in
neonates. Guidelines from CDC recommend universal screening of pregnant women for …

Streptococcus agalactiae is a leading cause of sepsis and meningitis in newborns and
young infants. Screening programs and intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis have reduced …

CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE: Maternal Streptococcus agalactiae colonization and early-
onset neonatal sepsis have aroused interest in the worldwide literature. Streptococcal …

Background: Streptococcus agalactiae is a commensal organism, but it may cause infection
in susceptible hosts including newborns as well as in pregnant or postpartum women …

The review aimed to analyze the evidence of the correlation between universal screening for
Streptococcus agalactiae colonization in pregnant women and early onset Group B neonatal …

Abstract Background Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is the leading cause of invasive
neonatal infection. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the analytical validation of qualitative …

Introduction Streptococcus agalactiae, also known as group B streptococci (GBS), is
associated with invasive infections in neonates. Identification of GBS vaginal colonization in …