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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 | |