Group B Streptococcus Infections

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  • early-onset disease

    • occurs in first several hours of life

    • premature infants are much more susceptible

    • all capsule serotypes

  • late-onset disease

    • bacteremia

    • meningitis

    • bone/joint involvement

    • usually term infants with no risk factors

    • serotype III predominates




Category: Microbiology Notes

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