What is Streptococcus agalactiae (group B strep)? Strep agalactiae refers to the round bacteria that grow in chains and that was found to be a human potential pathogen responsible for a number of infections that most commonly affect pregnant women and newborns.

Group B Strep Support (GBSS) Awareness Month is July 1 – July 2022 as seen on The Hippocratic Post.