Streptococcus agalactiae Flashcards
1
Q
General properties
A
Gram + cocci in chains
Catalase -
Beta hemolytic
Bacitracin resistant
2
Q
Source
A
Human GI and GU tracts
Transiently colonizes vagina of 30% pregnant women
3
Q
Transmission
A
Neonates in utero or during birth
4
Q
Diseases
A
Neonatal meningitis, sepsis and pneumonia
5
Q
Virulence Factors
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