Could β-hemolytic, group B Enterococcus faecalis be mistaken for Streptococcus agalactiae?

Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease
Vincenzo SaviniEdoardo Carretto

Abstract

A β-hemolytic Enterococcus faecalis strain agglutinating Lancefield group A, B, C, D, F, and G antisera was observed from a rectovaginal swab, in the context of antenatal screening for Streptococcus agalactiae (group B Streptococcus [GBS]). This is the first multi-Lancefield antisera-agglutinating isolate of this species, and it raised particular concern, as it may mimic GBS, leading to false reporting and useless receipt of intrapartum antibiotics.

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Feb 8, 2019·Infectious Diseases·Helena EnrothAnna-Karin Pernestig

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