Fatal infection risk in newborns may increase when this bacterium and fungus mix

Researchers at the University of Maine have discovered that a common interaction between a bacterium and a fungus may ...
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Prenatal antibiotics linked to higher risk of bacterial disease in newborns, study finds

A new January 2026 study found that use of antibiotics during pregnancy may raise the risk of babies developing Group B ...
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The epidemiology of the Streptococcus agalactiae bacterium (group B Streptococcus [GBS]) in Southeast Asia

In a study published by Emerging Infectious Diseases, researchers detected the presence of a Streptococcus agalactiae (group B Streptococcus) sequence type (ST) 283 in communities known to include raw ...
The New England Journal of Medicine

Two Cases of Invasive Vancomycin-Resistant Group B Streptococcus Infection

Comparison of Clinical and Microbiologic Characteristics of Strains of Vancomycin-Resistant Group B Streptococcus in Two Patients. The second patient was a 48-year-old man with end-stage renal disease ...
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence

Xpert GBS test for the intrapartum detection of group B streptococcus

Group B streptococcus (Streptococcus agalactiae; GBS) is a Gram positive bacterium that is one of the leading causes of infectious neonatal morbidity and mortality. The bacteria can colonise (be ...
Healthline

What Is a Streptococcus Urinary Tract Infection?

A urinary tract infection caused by Streptococcus bacteria is relatively uncommon. Certain populations are more at risk than others, but seeking treatment is important for all. Infections caused by ...