Which of the following statements about group B streptococci is FALSE?
A) They cause gram-positive sepsis.
B) They are present in healthy carriers.
C) They cause neonatal sepsis.
D) They are classified as Streptococcus agalactiae.
E) They cause strep throat.

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Group B streptococci, or Streptococcus agalactiae, do not cause strep throat; this condition is typically caused by Group A streptococci, specifically Streptococcus pyogenes.

Which of the Following Statements About Group B Streptococci Is