Streptococcus pyogenes: an outbreak on a burns unit.
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.
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Department of Medical Microbiology, Northern General Hospital, Sheffield.
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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