A pregnant woman is told she has a positive CAMP test and should be treated with a course of antibiotics and globulin.This test is indicative of

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The CAMP test is a laboratory test used to identify Group B Streptococcus (GBS) infection in pregnant women and newborns. A positive CAMP test result indicates the presence of GBS. Treatment with antibiotics and globulin is recommended to prevent transmission of the bacteria to the newborn during delivery. Group A streptococci, S.saprophyticus, S.epidermidis, and S.aureus are not typically tested using the CAMP test.

A Pregnant Woman Is Told She Has a Positive CAMP