Strep Agalactiae (group B)-Galactic Baby

Question 1

What is the result of gram staining of Strep agalactiae (Group B)

Answer 1

Gram positive

Question 2

What population is Strep agalactiae (Group B) commonly infecting

Answer 2

Neonates and newborns

Question 3

What is the state of capsule in Strep agalactiae (Group B)

Answer 3

Hippurate polysaccharide capsule

Question 4

What is the result of Hippourate test in Strep agalactiae (Group B)

Answer 4

Unique and used to hydrolize sodium hippurate

Question 5

What is the test used to differentiate Strep agalactiae (Group B) from other strep

Answer 5

CAMP positive test

Question 6

What is the result of plating Strep agalactiae (Group B) on a blood plate agar

Answer 6

Beta hemolytic

Question 7

What is the state of bacitracin in Strep agalactiae (Group B)

Answer 7

Bacitracin resistant

Question 8

What is the number one cause of sepsis in neonates

Answer 8

Strep agalactiae (Group B)

Question 9

What clinical presentation will be seen with Strep agalactiae (Group B)

Answer 9

Pneumonia

Question 10

Where do neonates acquired Strep agalactiae (Group B)

Answer 10

Vaginal canal during birth

Question 11

How is Strep agalactiae (Group B) infection found

Answer 11

Pregnant women are swabbed at week 35

Question 12

What is the treatment of Strep agalactiae (Group B)

Answer 12

Penicillin, usually given to infected pregnant mothers