Group B Streptococcus (GBS) colonizes the gastrointestinal and vaginal epithelium of a
significant percentage of healthy women, with potential for ascending intrauterine infection …

Immune systems have evolved to recognize and eliminate pathogens and damaged cells. In
humans, it is estimated to recognize 10 9 epitopes and natural selection ensures that …

Late-Onset Infection 440 Late Late-Onset Infection 441 Septic Arthritis and Osteomyelitis
441 Cellulitis or Adenitis 441 Unusual Manifestations of Infection 442 Relapse or …

Streptococcus agalactiae (Group B streptococcus, GBS) is highly adapted to humans, where
it is a normal constituent of the intestinal and vaginal flora. Yet, GBS has highly invasive …

Bacterial infections remain a significant cause of adverse pregnancy outcomes. Ascending
infection of group B streptococcus (GBS) or Streptococcus agalactiae from the lower genital …

Bacterial proteins exhibiting two or more unrelated functions, referred to as moonlighting
proteins, are suggested to contribute to full virulence manifestation in pathogens. An …

Glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate dehydrogenases (GAPDH) are cytoplasmic glycolytic enzymes
that, despite lacking identifiable secretion signals, have been detected at the surface of …

Soluble factors in blood plasma have a substantial impact on both the innate and adaptive
immune responses. The complement system, antibodies, and anti-microbial proteins and …

Since its initial description as a Th2-cytokine antagonistic to interferon-alpha and
granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor, many studies have shown various anti …

Abstract Group B Streptococcus (GBS; also known as Streptococcus agalactiae) is an
opportunistic bacterial pathogen that causes sepsis, meningitis, pneumonia, and skin and …