‘Our newborn baby nearly died from Group B Strep’

• Group B Strep in Newborns – Key Takeaways
• Group B Streptococcus (GBS) can cause rapid, life-threatening infection in newborns within the first weeks of life, presenting as acute illness requiring immediate assessment
• Early recognition and prompt antibiotic treatment are critical for survival and preventing serious complications in neonatal GBS disease
• Consider GBS screening in pregnancy and intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis for at-risk mothers to reduce vertical transmission and early-onset neonatal infection

At just three weeks old, Leo suddenly became suddenly unwell, caused by Group B Streptococcus

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