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 …

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 …

Background Microbial invasion of the amniotic cavity resulting in intra-amniotic infection is
associated with obstetrical complications such as preterm labor with intact or ruptured …

Streptococcus agalactiae, or group B Streptococcus (GBS), is a common perinatal pathogen.
GBS colonization of the vaginal mucosa during pregnancy is a risk factor for invasive …

Invasive bacterial infections during pregnancy are a major risk factor for preterm birth,
stillbirth, and fetal injury. Group B streptococci (GBS) are Gram-positive bacteria that …

A wide array of pathogens has the potential to injure the fetus and induce teratogenesis, the
process by which mutations in fetal somatic cells lead to congenital malformations. Rubella …

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 …

Bacterial infections remain a significant cause of adverse pregnancy outcomes. Ascending
infection of group B streptococcus (GBS) or Streptococcus agalactiae from the lower genital …

Surveillance of circulating microbial populations is critical for monitoring the performance of
a molecular diagnostic test. In this study, we characterized 31 isolates of Streptococcus …

Streptococcus agalactiae (group B Streptococcus, GBS) is an important perinatal pathogen
and an emerging etiology of disease in nonpregnant adults. Despite decades of control …