Which of the following statements about Group B a streptococcus (Streptococcus agalactiae) is not correct?
* A. They are important causes of toxic strep syndrome. * B. They are frequent colonizers of the female genital tract. * C. Screening for this pathogen during pregnancy has reduced the incidence of neonatal sepsis. * D. These organisms are b-hemolytic. * E. They are important causes of urinary tract infections and bacteremia in elderly and diabetic adults.