We report 6 cases of group B streptococcal prosthetic joint infections seen in our institution and review 8 previously reported cases. These 14 patients (6 men and 8 women) had an average age of 69.

On the strength of phase 2 data, the FDA has awarded coveted breakthrough status to Pfizer's vaccine against Group B Streptococcus (GBS), given to expectant mothers to prevent invasive infections ...

About 150,000 pregnant women - one in five - carry group-B streptococcus. And if it is undiagnosed, there is a chance they could pass it to their baby. Experts worry routine testing would see ...

A woman whose baby became critically ill with a Group B Streptococcus infection has called for testing for all pregnant women in Northern Ireland. Shannon Doherty's son Rían became ill when he ...

Medically reviewed by Renee Nilan, MD Recurring strep throat describes a group A Streptococcus bacterial infection that occurs more than once during a respiratory season. Recurring strep throat ...