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

Beta-haemolytic colony of Streptococcus agalactiae on 5% sheep blood agar of clinical specimen, High Vaginal Swab (HVS)

Introduction Streptococcus agalactiae, commonly known as Group B Streptococcus (GBS), is a Gram-positive bacterium belonging to the Streptococcaceae family. It is a significant human pathogen known for causing various infections in both adults and newborns. The bacterium is typically found as a part of the …

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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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CAMP Test: Introduction, Principle, Test Requirements, Procedure, Result-Interpretation,and Keynotes

CAMP Test-Positive

Introduction of CAMP Test  The CAMP test uses to identify preemptively Streptococcus agalactiae. It was first described in 1944 by Christie, Atkins, and Munch-Petersen, and the CAMP test is an acronym for their names. Principle of CAMP Test The beta lysin produced by Staphylococcus aureus is sphingomyelinase in nature, …

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