Steptococcal B is the most common cause of life-threatening infection in newborns.

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This is true. Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is the most common cause of life-threatening infection in newborns, particularly in the first week of life (early-onset GBS disease). GBS is a type of bacteria that is commonly found in the bowels and reproductive tracts of healthy women and may be passed on to the baby during delivery. Pregnant women are routinely screened for GBS to prevent transmission to their newborns.

Steptococcal B Is the Most Common Cause of Life-Threatening Infection