Bacterial and host determinants of group B streptococcal vaginal colonization and ascending infection in pregnancy

A Brokaw, A Furuta, M Dacanay… - Frontiers in cellular …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Group B streptococcus (GBS) is a gram-positive bacteria that asymptomatically colonizes the
vaginal tract. However, during pregnancy maternal GBS colonization greatly predisposes …

Current research update on group B streptococcal infection related to obstetrics and gynecology

Y Liu, H Ai - Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Group B streptococcal (GBS) is a Gram-positive bacterium that is commonly found in the
gastrointestinal tract and urogenital tract. GBS infestation during pregnancy is a significant …

Sex-Specific Dysconnective Brain Injuries and Neuropsychiatric Conditions such as Autism Spectrum Disorder Caused by Group B Streptococcus-Induced …

S Vancolen, T Ayash, MJ Allard, G Sébire - International Journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Global health efforts have increased against infectious diseases, but issues persist with
pathogens like Group B Streptococcus (GBS). Preclinical studies have elaborated on the …

Group B Streptococcus vaginal colonisation throughout pregnancy is associated with decreased Lactobacillus crispatus and increased Lactobacillus iners …

TI Maidment, ES Pelzer, DJ Borg, E Cheung… - Frontiers in Cellular …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Group B Streptococcus (GBS) asymptomatically colonises the vagina of up to 40% of
pregnant women and can transmit to neonates during birth, causing neonatal pneumonia …

Group B Streptococcus Capsular Serotype Alters Vaginal Colonization Fitness

AN Dammann, AB Chamby, FJ Gonzalez… - The Journal of …, 2022 - academic.oup.com
Abstract Background Group B Streptococcus (GBS) remains a leading cause of infant
morbidity and mortality. A candidate vaccine targets 6 GBS serotypes, offering a potential …

[HTML][HTML] Hypoxia-inducible factor 1 alpha is dispensable for host defense of group B streptococcus colonization and infection

GR Lum, V Mercado, D van Ens, V Nizet… - Journal of Innate …, 2021 - karger.com
Abstract Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is a leading cause of neonatal morbidity and
mortality, and the primary source of exposure is the maternal vagina. Intrapartum antibiotic …

Characterization of the Cellular Immune Response to Group B Streptococcal Vaginal Colonization

BL Spencer, DT Nguyen, SM Marroquin, L Gapin… - bioRxiv, 2025 - biorxiv.org
Introduction: Group B Streptococcus (GBS) asymptomatic colonizes the female genital tract
(FGT) but can contribute to adverse pregnancy outcomes including pre-term birth …

Characterizing the host immune response to group B streptococcal vaginal colonization and ascending infection

DT Nguyen - 2023 - search.proquest.com
Streptococcus agalactiae, or Group B Streptococcus (GBS), is a Gram-positive β-hemolytic
bacterium that colonizes the female reproductive tract (FRT) of approximately 10-30 …

Association between serum zinc level and dynamics of Group B Streptococcus colonisation among pregnant women in South Africa

N Dhar - wiredspace.wits.ac.za
Background Maternal colonisation by Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is a major risk factor for
early onset invasive GBS disease among newborns. Zinc micronutrient plays a critical role in …

[PDF][PDF] Hypoxia-Inducible Factor 1 Alpha Is Dispensable for Host Defense of Group B Streptococcus Colonization and Infection

JM Kimmeya, KA Patrasa - 2021 - scholar.archive.org
Abstract Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is a leading cause of neonatal morbidity and
mortality, and the primary source of exposure is the maternal vagina. Intrapartum antibiotic …