Group B Strep (GBS) Infection in Newborns: Risk Factors & Vulnerable Babies

Newborns who are most susceptible to GBS infection are:

- Premature babies (born before 37 weeks)

- Babies with low birth weight (less than 5.5 pounds)

- Babies whose mothers have a fever during labor

- Babies whose mothers have had a previous GBS infection

- Babies who have a weakened immune system