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.

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.

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