Streptococcus agalactiae (Group B Streptococcus, GBS) is the major cause of severe
bacterial disease and meningitis in newborns. The zebrafish (Danio rerio) has recently
emerged as a valuable and powerful vertebrate model for the study of human streptococcal
infections. In the present study we demonstrate that adult zebrafish are susceptible to GBS
infection through the intraperitoneal and intramuscular routes of infection. Following
intraperitoneal challenge with GBS, zebrafish developed a fulminant infection 24–48h post …