Group B Streptococcus Isolation Precautions. The isolation of group B streptococcus GBS on routine swabs taken from genitourinary medicine GUM clinic attendees is a common finding. PATHOGEN SAFETY DATA SHEET - INFECTIOUS SUBSTANCES SECTION I - INFECTIOUS AGENT.
In newborns however it can cause a serious illness known as group B strep disease. However as in any clinical situation there may be factors which cannot be covered by a single set of guidelines. GBS may cause infections in the blood lungs or skin.
Latent tertiary and seropositivity without lesions.
Group B Streptococcus GBS is a type of gram-positive streptococcal bacteria also known as Streptococcus agalactiaeThis type of bacteria not to be confused with group A strep which causes strep throat is commonly found in the human body this is termed colonization and it usually does not cause any symptoms. However in certain cases it can be a dangerous cause of various infections. Group B strep can also cause dangerous infections in adults with certain chronic medical conditions such as diabetes or liver disease. GBS infection can cause serious illness and sometimes death especially in newborns the elderly and people with compromised immune systems.