Background Infections such as group B Streptococcus (GBS) are an important cause of
maternal sepsis, yet limited data on epidemiology exist. This article, the third of 11, estimates …

During the past decade, there has been an increase in the awareness of infections
associated with pregnancy and delivery. The most significant cause of post-partum infection …

Preterm birth is a leading cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality. Although microbial
invasion of the amniotic cavity (MIAC) is associated with most early preterm births, the …

Introduction: Vaccination against group BS treptococcus (GBS) during pregnancy could
provide protection against disease in the mother, fetus, and newborn. Immunity through …

Background and aims Sepsis is a serious and life-threatening condition caused by a
dysregulated immune response to an infection. Recent guidance issued in the UK gave …

Bacterial infections with Group B Streptococcus (GBS) are an important cause of adverse
outcomes in pregnant individuals, neonates, and infants. GBS is a common commensal in …

Background Group B Streptococcus (GBS) or Streptococcus agalactiae are β-hemolytic
gram-positive bacteria that colonize the lower genital tracts of women and are frequently …

Streptococcus agalactiae (group B streptococcus [GBS]) is a major cause of infections in
newborns, pregnant women, and immunocompromised patients. GBS strain CNCTC10/84 is …

Background There is a considerable global burden of invasive group B streptococcal (GBS)
disease. Vaccines are being developed for use in pregnant women to offer protection to …

High-molecular-mass penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) are enzymes that catalyze the
biosynthesis of bacterial cell wall peptidoglycan. The Gram-positive bacterial pathogen …