Genomic adaptation in group B Streptococcus following intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis and childbirth
M. E. Pell, H. M. Blankenship, J. A. Gaddy, H. D. Davies, S. D. Manning
This study identifies genomic adaptations in group B Streptococcus (GBS) following intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis, showing increased mutation rates and biofilm production in persistent colonizers.
bioRxiv · Apr 1, 2024Evolutionary Biology