Virulence factors of Streptococcus agalactiae relating to neonatal sepsis

Streptococcus agalactiae (Group B Streptococcus, GBS) infection is the leading cause of disease in neonates. Infection in the neonate can occur via vertical transmission or ascension through the vaginal tract. After ascension, infection of the amniotic fluid occurs via several virulence factors whic...

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Published in:	Journal of Medical and Scientific Research
Main Authors:	Angela Benton, Melissa Wedeman, Ava Toluie
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	KIMS Foundation and Research Center 2024-01-01
Subjects:	streptococcus agalactiae neonates vaginal tract
Online Access:	https://www.jmsronline.com/archive-article/Virulence-factors-Streptococcus-agalactiae-neonatal-sepsis