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Group B Streptococcal Infections in Neonates

Kirtikumar Upadhyay, Ajay Talati

Keywords : Antibiotics, Bacterial components, Group B streptococcus, Group B streptococcus immune response, Group B streptococcus vaccine, Host–pathogen, Inflammation

Citation Information : Upadhyay K, Talati A. Group B Streptococcal Infections in Neonates. 2022; 1 (1):109-119.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-11002-0022

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 31-03-2022

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2022; The Author(s).


Abstract

Despite significant advances in preventive and therapeutic approaches, Group B streptococcus (GBS) still remains one of the most common causes of sepsis and meningitis in neonates. There is considerable variability in the immune responses that is related to microbial virulence, bacterial load, and immaturity of immune response system of the host. In this review, the mechanisms of GBS invasion and host–pathogen interactions are described. Understanding the host immune response to various bacterial components of GBS could help in refining our future strategies to mitigate the immune response and improve neonatal outcomes due to GBS sepsis.


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