Question

S.agalactiae (GBS)Main FeaturesVirulence FactorManifestations

Accepted Answer

Gram (+)β-hemolyticBacitracin ResistantHippurate Test (+)PYR (-)Virulence Factor: CAMP factorManifestations:Neonatal PneumoniaNeonatal Meningitis → MCC of neonatal meningitisNeonatal SepsisGroup B strep is normal flora of 25% ♀

Screen at 35-37 weeks gestation**Group B for Babies**

Front	S.agalactiae (GBS) Main Features Virulence Factor Manifestations
Back	Gram (+) β-hemolytic Bacitracin Resistant Hippurate Test (+) PYR (-) Virulence Factor: CAMP factor Manifestations: Neonatal Pneumonia Neonatal Meningitis → MCC of neonatal meningitis Neonatal Sepsis Group B strep is normal flora of 25% ♀ Screen at 35-37 weeks gestation Group B for Babies

Neonatal Virulence Factor Meningitis B S.Agalactiae Gbs Main