Streptococcus Infection: Causes, Symptoms, and Effective Treatments

The global streptococcus infection market is expected to witness significant growth during the forecast period. Around 1 in 4 pregnant women carries or is colonized with group B streptococcus. According to WHO, group B streptococcus infection causes an estimated 150,000 preventable stillbirths and infant deaths each year. About 21.7 million pregnant women carry this bacteria, according to the first global study of group B strep.