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A 25 year old woman had premature rupture of membranes and delivered a male child who became lethargic and apneic on the 1st day of birth and went into shock.The mother had a previous history of abortion 1 year back.On vaginal swab culture growth of Beta-haemolytic colonies on blood agar was found.On staining these were found to be gram positive cocci.Which of the following is the most likely etiological agent?

A. Strptococcus agalactiae
B. Strptococcus pyogenes
C. Enterococcus faecum
D. Peptostreptococci
Answer» B. Strptococcus pyogenes


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