Which of the following statements about Group B streptococci (Streptococcus agalactiae) is not correct? A. They are important causes of toxic strep syndrome. B. They are frequent colonizers of the...

Which of the following statements about Group B streptococci (Streptococcus agalactiae) is not correct? A. They are important causes of toxic strep syndrome. B. They are frequent colonizers of the female genital tract. C. Screening for this pathogen during pregnancy has reduced the incidence of neonatal sepsis. D. These organisms are b-hemolytic. E. They are important causes of urinary tract infections and bacteremia in elderly and diabetic adults.