How do neonates acquire group B streptococcus?
A) From the mother's genital tract shortly before or during birth.
B) By inhalation of contaminated aerosol droplets after birth.
C) By ingestion of contaminated colostrum shortly after birth.
D) Through minor skin wounds such as scratches.
E) Via placental transfer of the pathogen from the mother.

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Neonates acquire group B streptococcus from the mother's genital tract shortly before or during birth. This is the most common route of transmission and can lead to serious infections such as sepsis and meningitis in newborns. Maternal screening and prophylactic antibiotics during labor can reduce the risk of transmission.

How Do Neonates Acquire Group B Streptococcus