Tag: Group B Streptococcus

  • Group B Streptococcal Septicemia of the Newborn

    Group B Streptococcal Septicemia of the Newborn Definition and Description of Group B Streptococcal Septicemia of the Newborn Group B Streptococcal (GBS) septicemia of the newborn is a severe bacterial infection that occurs in infants during the first week of life. It is caused by the bacterium Streptococcus agalactiae, which can be found in the…

  • Group B Streptococcal Infections in Newborns

    Group B Streptococcal Infections in Newborns Definition and Description of Group B Streptococcal Infections in Newborns Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is a type of bacteria that can cause infections in newborns. While GBS is a common bacterium found in the intestines and the genital tract of many healthy adults, it can pose serious health risks…