What is Group B Strepotococcus?
Group B streptococci (also known as Steptococcus Agalactiae) are bacteria that may be found in the genitourinary tract and/or the gastrointestinal tract of humans. Most people are unaware that they have the bacteria because they usually cause no symptoms. Occasionally, however, these bacteria can cause urinary tract infections and endometritis (infection of the uterus) and even life-threatening diseases such as meningitis and endocarditis (infection of the heart valves). In 2001, there were 349 cases reported among New York City residents (rate of 4.4 cases per 100,000 person).
