The itching, redness and swelling of an allergic reaction are caused by mast cells—the vigilant first responders of the immune system that spring into action with histamine-filled granules in response ...

In a study published by Emerging Infectious Diseases, researchers detected the presence of a Streptococcus agalactiae (group B Streptococcus) sequence type (ST) 283 in communities known to include raw ...

Detection of Streptococcus agalactiae (Group B Streptococcus; GBS) in the placenta is associated with an increased risk for neonatal unit (NNU) admission, according to a study published online Nov. 29 ...

Streptococcus agalactiae or group B streptococcus (GBS) is a significant bacterial pathogen of animals, largely known for causing mastitis in cows, but also commonly found in the human body (this is ...

New results show that human-acquired antibiotic resistance genes are being transmitted to livestock, companion animals and wildlife. Researchers analyzed a global set of 901 genome sequences of the ...

Streptococcus agalactiae (known as Group B Streptococcus, or GBS) is present in the genital tract in around one in five women. Previous research by the team at the University of Cambridge and Rosie ...

Researchers are unraveling the workings of Group B Strep (GBS) infections in pregnant women, which could someday lead to a life-saving vaccine. Researchers from Binghamton University, State University ...

Antibiotic legacy Careless use of a broad-spectrum antibiotic in the 1950s created a "hyper-virulent" strain of bacterium that worsened risks for newborn babies, according to an international study.

A new January 2026 study found that use of antibiotics during pregnancy may raise the risk of babies developing Group B Streptococcus (GBS) disease by about 30 percent within four weeks of delivery.