Group B streptococcus (GBS) is a bacteria about 25% of pregnant women carry. It's rare for babies to get GBS disease from ...

By Shreoshree Chakrabarty: Group B strep (GBS), or group B streptococcus, is a bacterial infection that can be passed from mother to baby during childbirth or shortly after birth. Group B strep causes ...

A urinary tract infection caused by Streptococcus bacteria is relatively uncommon. Certain populations are more at risk than others, but seeking treatment is important for all. Infections caused by ...

Strep throat is a bacterial infection of the throat. People can get strep throat during pregnancy, but being pregnant does not make a person more likely to get it. The common symptoms of strep throat ...