Strep B Meningitis In Babies at Babies

Strep B Meningitis In Babies. Group b streptococcus (strep) is a type of bacteria. Group b streptococcal (gbs) meningitis.

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Gbs septicemia is caused by the bacterium streptococcus agalactiae, which is commonly called group b strep, or gbs. Newborn babies with group b strep usually have signs in the first 24 hours after birth. The fetus can get gbs during pregnancy.

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Group b streptococcus (gbs) is bacteria that can cause serious illness, particularly in newborns. Sometimes it can be fatal. Group b streptococcus (gbs) is the leading cause of meningitis in young infants. The bacterium is the most common cause of ear infections (otitis media), sepsis (blood infection) in children as well as pneumonia in immunocompromised individuals and the elderly.