Microbiology with Diseases by Body System (4th Edition)

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 032191855X
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-855-0

Chapter 20 - Microbial Diseases of the Nervous System and Eyes - Questions For Review - Fill in the Blanks - Page 634: 3

Answer

Streptococcus agalactiae

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Streptococcus agalactiae is a bacteria that is normally present in the genitourinary and gastrointestinal tract. It is one of the bacteria that are responsible for causing bacterial meningitis. Babies can get infected with streptococcus agalactiae during delivery from the birth canal of an infected mother.
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