Abstract
IntroductionThe group B Streptococcus (GBS) or Streptococcus agalactiae is the main etiologic agent of neonatal sepsis worldwide. Maternal colonization of the genitourinary and gastrointestinal tract is the primary risk factor for the disease. Clinically, neonatal infection may present as early sepsis (ES) until the seventh day route, or as late onset sepsis (LOS) between seven and 89 day…