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This volume focuses on microbiology and habitat of group B streptococci (GBS) along with GBS pathogenicity in neonates and adults. It highlights the role GBS may play as a cause for maternal morbidity and mortality and the relationship between vaginal colonization and neonate infection. The importance of GBS as a cause of newborn death or disability, miscarriage and stillbirth is emphasized, and the role of intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis in reducing vertical transmission of this organism is underlined. In conclusion, microbiology may support a safe delivery and contribute to make the...

The Diverse Faces of Bacillus cereus elucidates all characteristics of this microorganism, from its environmental and ecologic relevance, to its veterinary involvement, its clinical settings, most common B. cereus associated food poisoning episodes, and the newest airway disease pictures mimicking the inhalation of anthrax.

Due to its environmental distribution, B. cereus may cause serious, even fatal human diseases. The organism shows many diverse faces, as it is not only a veterinary pathogen, but also used as a biocontrol agent to control vegetable decay due...