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.

The lab has two main focuses: 1) Gram-positive pathogenic bacteria and their response to oxidative stresses produced by the mammalian host Our bacterium of interest is Group B Streptococcus ...

Obtain a fresh BAP (1 plate per group of 4) and divide it into quadrants. Label the quadrants with the names of the bacteria as shown in the diagram below. Note: To complete this experiment, a stock ...

Specifically she is interested in the mechanisms by which Group B Streptococcus (GBS; S. agalactiae) interacts at the maternal-fetal interface. GBS infection in pregnancy increases risk for adverse ...