Serotype distribution and clinical characteristics of Group B Streptococcus Bacteremia in nonpregnant adults: a 15-Year Multicenter Study in Korea
This study highlights the emergence of serotype VIII as a predominant cause of GBS bacteremia and its association with ST2 in South Korea. Male sex and higher SOFA scores were independent risk factors for mortality. The findings emphasize the need for ongoing surveillance and consideration of serotype-specific strategies in clinical management and vaccine development.
Authors
- Uh Jin Kim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8463-6297)
- Sook‐In Jung (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1577-678X)
- H. Jung
- David Cho (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1351-4313)
- Seung‐Ji Kang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3298-0520)
- Sung Un Shin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5931-5726)
- Kyung‐Hwa Park (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6697-8819)
- Su‐Mi Choi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8187-5110)
- Sehyeon Ji
- Dongsheng Han (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1892-8603)
- Sarah Kim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2290-6025)
- Min Ji Kim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1403-9331)
- Seong Eun Kim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0162-6155)
- A Kyoung Lee
Institutions
- Chonnam National University (KR)
- Chonnam National University Hospital (KR)
- Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital (KR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Infectious Diseases
- Published
- 2024-12-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-024-10337-9
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Neonatal and Maternal Infections
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.09
Funders
- Chonnam National University