Group B strep disease can cause serious infections, most often in newborns.
Screening for Group B Strep Bacteria
All pregnant women should get tested for group B strep.
Symptoms of Group B Strep Disease
Symptoms of group B strep disease
Preventing Group B Strep Disease in Newborns
There are ways to help protect a newborn from getting a group B strep (GBS) infection.
Healthcare providers
Clinical Overview of Group B Strep Disease
Information on clinical features of group B strep disease, etiology, risk factors, and prevention.
Clinical Guidelines for Group B Strep Disease
Guidelines are available for preventing group B strep disease in newborns.
Prevent Group B Strep App for Obstetric Providers
Use this free group B strep app to get customized recommendations.
Public health professionals
Group B Strep Surveillance and Trends
Group B strep remain a leading cause of meningitis and bloodstream infections in newborns.
Laboratory Testing for Group B Streptococcus
Guidelines for detecting and identifying group B strep bacteria.