Background: Streptococcus gallolyticus subspecies pasteurianus (SGP), a subtype of Streptococcus bovis , is an uncommon but important cause of neonatal sepsis. Although uncommon, SGP infections during infancy have been associated with an increased risk of morbidity and mortality.
Methods: This is a systematic review and meta-analysis of available literature on the clinical course and outcomes of infants with SGP infection.