Streptococcus agalactiae (GBS): Introduction, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, and Keynotes

Gram-positive cocci in chains Streptococcus agalactiae (GBS)

Introduction Streptococcus agalactiae, also known as Group B Streptococcus (GBS), is a Gram-positive, beta-hemolytic coccus arranged in chains. It is a major cause of neonatal sepsis, meningitis, and infections in pregnant women, and an emerging pathogen in immunocompromised adults. GBS commonly colonizes the gastrointestinal and …

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Streptococcus agalactiae: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Introduction Streptococcus agalactiae, also known as Group B Streptococcus (GBS), is a Gram-positive bacterium that belongs to the Streptococcaceae family. It is a significant human pathogen and is commonly found in the gastrointestinal and genitourinary tracts of healthy adults. While it may not cause any …

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