group B Streptococcus (GBS)

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  • can cause mastitis (udder infections) in cows

  • humans: lower GI, female vaginal epithelium (present in sufficient quantities to pose a risk to the fetus in a pregnant woman)

  • serotypes Ia, III, V are most commonly associated with human disease

Category: Microbiology Notes

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