Group B streptococcal prosthetic joint infections appear to be difficult to eradicate. Only 2 cases were cured, defined as no recurrence of infection within the first year after treatment.

We report 6 cases of group B streptococcal prosthetic joint infections seen in our institution and review 8 previously reported cases. These 14 patients (6 men and 8 women) had an average age of 69.

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Hong Kong health authorities have issued a warning about the potential dangers of raw freshwater fish after 40 people ...

Officials in Hong Kong are investigating 40 cases of invasive Group B Streptococcus infection. The Centre for Health ...

The WHO recommends screening pregnant women for intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis to prevent early-onset Group B ...

More patients have tested positive for ST283 strain after being admitted to hospital with Group B Streptococcus infections.

Health authorities said the 40 people infected with Group B streptococcus were spread across all 18 districts in Hong Kong, ...

There is no general implemented and fully protective preventative treatment available for Group B Streptococcus.

An eight-year-old girl died of sepsis after being sent home by a GP who said the local hospital was full. Mia Glynn visited a ...