Publications by authors named "Victoria Dyster"
Front Microbiol
July 2024
Article Synopsis
- A study was conducted in the Netherlands to analyze the genetic differences between Group B Streptococcus (GBS) causing neonatal disease and those found in healthy mothers, using whole genome sequencing on 1,418 isolates.
- It was found that specific genotypes, particularly Clonal Complex 17 and serotype III, were more prevalent in disease cases, while maternal isolates showed other serotypes like II, IV, V and CC1.
- The findings indicate that certain GBS genotypes are consistently linked to invasive neonate disease, suggesting targeted screening could improve prevention, while mobile genetic elements are tied to the broader GBS population's expansion rather than specific disease outcomes.
