Streptococcus agalactiae (group B streptococcus (GBS)), remains the leading cause of
neonatal sepsis and meningitis in many countries and an important cause of disease in …

The cell wall envelope of gram-positive bacteria is a macromolecular, exoskeletal organelle
that is assembled and turned over at designated sites. The cell wall also functions as a …

Importance Group BStreptococcus (GBS) is an important cause of invasive bacterial
disease. Previous studies have shown a substantial and increasing burden of GBS …

Context Group B streptococcus is a leading infectious cause of morbidity in newborns and
causes substantial disease in elderly individuals. Guidelines for prevention of perinatal …

Background Before the introduction of the conjugate vaccines, Haemophilus influenzae type
b was the major cause of bacterial meningitis in the United States, and meningitis was …

Since its emergence 25 years ago, group B streptococcus has become recognized as a
cause of serious illness in newborns, pregnant women, and adults with chronic medical …

Abstract Background. Group B Streptococcus (GBS), traditionally considered to be a
neonatal pathogen, is an important cause of morbidity and mortality among older adults and …

Group B streptococcal (GBS) disease in nonpregnant adults is increasing, particularly in
elderly persons and those with significant underlying diseases. Diabetes, neurological …

Elderly adults account for> 40% of persons with invasive group B streptococcal (GBS)
disease and for> 50% of GBS-associated deaths in the United States. The prevalence of …

Streptococcus agalactiae is a commensal bacterium colonizing the intestinal tract of a
significant proportion of the human population. However, it is also a pathogen which is the …