Podiatry and Medical - Set 1

Answer - C - Neonatal sepsis due to a disruption of the normal flora of the birth canal is associated with Streptococcus agalactiae. S-agalactiae is best known as a cause of postpartum infection and as the most common cause of neonatal sepsis. Although rare, S agalactiae causes prematurity and prolonged rupture of membranes.