Characterization of Group B Streptococcus strains isolated from neonatal invasive diseases in Belgium, 2015.

peer reviewed ; Introduction Despite advances in preventive strategies, Group B Streptococcal (GBS) disease is still a leading cause of severe neonatal infections. The Belgian National Reference Centre (NRC) routinely performs surveillances of GBS invasive strains. We here provide an overview of bacteriological characteristics of GBS causing invasive diseases in infants during the year 2015. Methods All GBS strains isolated from neonatal invasive diseases sent to the NRC during the year 2015 by any laboratory located in Belgium were characterized: capsular polysaccharide (CPS)-typing by agglut... Mehr ...