Group B streptococcus is a type of bacteria that mostly affects infants, the elderly, and those with immune systems compromised due to other diseases. It can cause severe infection and meningitis. Approximately 19,000 cases occur annually in the United States, and it's the most common cause of life-threatening infections in newborns. This informative book enhances readers' understanding of this disease by examining how this type of bacteria lives and is transmitted, and explaining how it can be prevented and treated.

Chapters include:

• History of Group B Streptococcal (GBS) Disease
• Group B Streptococcus (GBS)
• Group B Streptococcus (GBS) Diagnosis and Treatment
• Group B Streptococcus (GBS) with Pregnancy and Other Conditions
• Group B Streptococcus (GBS) Infection in Animals
• Group B Streptococcus (GBS) Virulence Factors
• Vaccine Prospects for Group B Strepotococcus (GBS)