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 …

Streptococci readily colonize mucosal tissues in the nasopharynx; the respiratory,
gastrointestinal, and genitourinary tracts; and the skin. Each ecological niche presents a …

Group B streptococcus (GBS) is a β-hemolytic gram-positive bacterium that colonizes the
lower genital tract of approximately 18% of women globally as an asymptomatic member of …

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 …

Background Group B streptococcus is the most common cause of neonatal infections. We
studied the clinical and molecular epidemiology of invasive group B streptococcus infection …

Group B streptococci (GBS), a leading cause of neonatal sepsis and meningitis, are
transferred to neonates from colonized mothers during childbirth. Prior studies using …

Streptococcus agalactiae (Group B streptococcus, GBS) is highly adapted to humans, where
it is a normal constituent of the intestinal and vaginal flora. Yet, GBS has highly invasive …

Streptococcus agalactiae (group B streptococcus (GBS)) is the leading cause of invasive
infections among newborns in industrialized countries, with two described syndromes: early …

Group B Streptococcus (GBS) or Streptococcus agalactiae is a major cause of neonatal
mortality. When colonizing the lower genital tract of pregnant women, GBS may cause …

Glycosylation of bacterial proteins is an important process for bacterial physiology and
pathophysiology. Both O-and N-linked glycan moieties have been identified in bacterial …