Group B streptococcus (GBS) is a bacteria about 25% of pregnant women carry. It's rare for babies to get GBS disease from their mothers during labor, but it can be very harmful. So healthcare ...

We report 6 cases of group B streptococcal prosthetic joint infections seen in our institution and review 8 previously reported cases. These 14 patients (6 men and 8 women) had an average age of 69.

On the strength of phase 2 data, the FDA has awarded coveted breakthrough status to Pfizer's vaccine against Group B Streptococcus (GBS), given to expectant mothers to prevent invasive infections ...

There are several strains of streptococcus, such as group A streptococcus and group B streptococcus. Group A causes pharyngitis (strep throat), an epidemic that spreads mainly among children every ...

Specifically, I am interested in the mechanisms by which Group B Streptococcus (GBS; S. agalactiae) interacts at the maternal-fetal interface. GBS infection in pregnancy increases risk for adverse ...

Strep throat, something we've all had at some point in our lives, is caused by the bacteria Streptococcus pyogenes. Infection ...

"We aimed to further explore the association between early-life antibiotic exposure and childhood asthma while mitigating the potential contributions by focusing on very early pos ...

Group B streptococcal prosthetic joint infections appear to be difficult to eradicate. Only 2 cases were cured, defined as no recurrence of infection within the first year after treatment.