Streptococcus agalactiae is a significant pathogen, especially in pregnant women and newborns, but it's becoming more common in non-pregnant adults with chronic illnesses or weakened immune systems.*
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A case study highlights a middle-aged man with pre-existing health issues who showed severe symptoms of meningeal infection and unfortunately died within 24 hours of hospital admission.*
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The autopsy revealed multiple health problems linked to the bacteria, emphasizing the need for healthcare providers to consider S. agalactiae in serious invasive infections, even in atypical cases.*