Can strep hemolytic group B be passed on to other people?

Yes, Group B Streptococcus (GBS) can be passed from person to person, primarily during childbirth when a mother who carries GBS can transmit the bacteria to her newborn. However, GBS is commonly found in the gastrointestinal and urogenital tracts of healthy individuals and does not typically cause illness in adults. Infections in adults are rare and usually occur in specific circumstances, such as in individuals with weakened immune systems.