Leading Pathogen in Newborns Can Suppress Immune Cell Function

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Leading Pathogen in Newborns Can Suppress Immune Cell Function

Group B Streptococcus (GBS), a bacterial pathogen that causes sepsis and meningitis in newborn infants, is able to shut down immune cell function in order to promote its own survival, according to researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and the Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Their study, published online July 13 in the Journal of Experimental Medicine, offers insight into GBS infection.

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Tags: Infection, Group B Strep, Sepsis, Meningitis, Sore Throat, Strep Throat, Pharma, Children's Health

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Pathogenic microbes can suppress immune system in newborns

news-medical.net — “Group B Streptococcus (GBS), a bacterial pathogen that causes sepsis and meningitis in newborn infants, is able to shut down immune cell function in order to promote its own survival, according to researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and the Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.” View full resource at news-medical.net