Group B Streptococcal Infection in Newborns
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Group B Streptococcal Infection in Newborns refers to infections caused by the bacterium Streptococcus agalactiae (Group B Streptococcus, GBS) occurring in infants, typically within the first week of life (early-onset) or from one week to three months (late-onset). It is a significant cause of neonatal sepsis, pneumonia, and meningitis. The term is current and widely used in neonatal infectious disease contexts.
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