Organism Spotlight: Streptococcus agalactiae—Group B Streptococcus Across the Lifespan

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Continuing Education Credits

P.A.C.E.® Contact Hours: hour(s)

Florida Board of Clinical Laboratory Science CE Credit Hours

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Objectives

  • Describe the microscopic and culture characteristics of Streptococcus agalactiae.
  • Explain the significance of GBS colonization during pregnancy and its relationship to neonatal disease.
  • Differentiate early-onset and late-onset neonatal GBS disease.
  • Identify common laboratory methods used to detect and identify GBS.
  • Recognize important antimicrobial susceptibility considerations associated with GBS.

Course Outline

  • Organism Spotlight: Streptococcus agalactiae—Group B Streptococcus Across the Lifespan
    • Course Description
    • Meet the Organism
    • Reservoir and Transmission
    • GBS Colonization During Pregnancy
    • Protecting the Newborn
    • Clinical Disease - Not Just a Neonatal Pathogen
    • Laboratory Identification
    • Antimicrobial Susceptibility and Resistance
    • Diagnostic Pitfalls
    • Case Study: From Screening to Prevention
    • Key Takeaways
    • References

Additional Information

This is a mini course designed to enhance learning and reinforce existing knowledge. It does not provide continuing education (CE) credit. The purpose of this course is to support ongoing professional development and review.