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Group B Strep
Question | Answer |
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What disease is associated with Group B strep in neonates? | Neonatal Meningitis |
What is the Genus and species for the most significant human pathogen in neonates? | Streptococcus agalactiae |
What is the name of the rapid test used to identify Group B strep? Hint: it is often done on vaginal or rectal swabs of women in their third trimester. | Carrot Broth |
What is the name of the test in which a positive result for Group B is indicated by an "arrowhead" shaped hemolysis. | CAMP test |
Describe what a positive result for Group B strep in the Na Hippurate test would look like. | A white, cloudy precipitant indicates a positive test. |