Invasive group B streptococcal (GBS) disease is the most common cause of life-threatening infection in newborns.

Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is best known as a cause of postpartum infection and as the most common cause of neonatal sepsis. Group B streptococcal infection in healthy adults is very uncommon but it is almost always associated with diabetes.

it is hemagglutination test used for screening of group A streptococcal infection.

Group B streptococcal (GBS) disease is a common bacterial infection that is potentially life-threatening if transmitted to a fetus during early pregnancy or birth.

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