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Group B Streptococcal urinary tract infection- Amuch neglected and underestimated threat

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Dr. Mathavi Sureshkumar,Dr.Sureshkumar Subramanian,
ยป doi: 10.48047/AFJBS.6.5.2024. 10226-10229

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Streptococcus agalactiae or Group B Streptococci (GBS) is a Gram-positive coccus which is usually seen as normal commensal of gastrointestinal and reproductive tract of healthy individuals. Streptococcus agalactiae is a very rare cause of urinary tract infection (UTI) especially in males. UTI due to GBS has been reported in patients with Diabetes Mellitus (DM) and renal failure. The various manifestations of UTI are asymptomatic bacteriuria, cystitis, urethritis, pyelonephritis and urosepsis. Accurate diagnosis and treatment of the GBS infection can prevent the development of serious complications in adults.

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