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Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is a leading cause of neonatal infection in the Western hemisphere. The recognition that maternal colonization with the organism is a key factor in the occurrence of GBS associated neonatal morbidity and mortality was a milestone in the history of perinatal health¹. A nationwide change in health practices helped diminish mortality and morbidity associated with the disease. In India, however, the spectrum of group B streptococcal disease remains a largely under recognized problem. Puerperal sepsis has been described for centuries, and ancient Indian texts in 1500 BC have recorded that good hygiene leads to a reduction in perinatal disease²