New Streptococcus Research from University of the Witwatersrand Described (Surface protein distribution in Group B Streptococcus isolates from South Africa and identifying vaccine targets through in silico analysis).

A recent study conducted at the University of the Witwatersrand focused on Group B Streptococcus (GBS), a significant cause of infections in infants and pregnant women. The research aimed to identify potential vaccine targets by analyzing the distribution of surface proteins in GBS isolates from South Africa. Through in silico analysis, the study identified ten highly conserved proteins that could serve as promising vaccine antigen targets, emphasizing the importance of developing vaccines against GBS. For more information, the full article can be accessed in Scientific Reports, with additional details available through the South African Medical Research Council. [Extracted from the article]