title: Streptococcus pyogenes: an outbreak on a burns unit.
abstract: An outbreak of infection with Streptococcus pyogenes (Group A beta-haemolytic streptococcus) on a burns unit described. The control measures taken are outlined, and the route of spread of infection is discussed along with possible preventative measures.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medical Microbiology, Northern General Hospital, Sheffield.
authors.forename: I A
authors.initials: IA
authors.lastname: Burnett
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Norman
mesh_terms: D002053:Burn Units / Q000592:standards*; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000635:transmission*; D004196:Disease Outbreaks; D004739:England / Q000453:epidemiology; D006801:Humans; D007362:Intensive Care Units / Q000592:standards*; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000635:transmission*; D013297:Streptococcus pyogenes