Bacterium
Streptococcus agalactiae
Group B beta-hemolytic streptococcus
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High-yield clue
Group B + beta-hemolysis + CAMP positivity is the core study anchor.
Overview
A Group B streptococcus used to connect beta-hemolysis, CAMP-test vocabulary, and neonatal coursework associations.
Classification
- Gram-positive
- Cocci
- Chains
- Group B Streptococcus
Lab & identification clues
- Catalase negative
- Beta-hemolysis
- CAMP-test vocabulary
Associations
- Neonatal infection vocabulary
- Pregnancy screening vocabulary
- Strep comparison drills
Commonly confused with
- Streptococcus pyogenes
- Enterococcus faecalis/faecium
Frequently asked questions
What is Streptococcus agalactiae?
A Group B streptococcus used to connect beta-hemolysis, CAMP-test vocabulary, and neonatal coursework associations.
What is the Gram stain of Streptococcus agalactiae?
Streptococcus agalactiae is Gram positive.
What are the lab clues for Streptococcus agalactiae?
Lab clues for Streptococcus agalactiae include Catalase negative, Beta-hemolysis, and CAMP-test vocabulary.
What is Streptococcus agalactiae commonly confused with?
Streptococcus agalactiae is commonly confused with Streptococcus pyogenes and Enterococcus faecalis/faecium.
Original student-study summary. Sources checked: OpenStax Microbiology 2e, NCBI Bookshelf Medical Microbiology, and CDC topic pages where applicable; reviewed 2026-06. Educational only; no diagnosis, treatment, dosing, or specimen-handling guidance.