The significance of beta-haemolytic streptococci in chronic leg ulcers.
beta-Haemolytic streptococci were identified in 18.8% of bacterial isolates from 91 legs of patients with leg ulcers swabbed routinely. This previously unreported high incidence is ascribed to selective culture methods. In view of its sensitivity to simple antibiotics and its reputed proclivity for skin destruction, the beta-haemolytic streptococcus should be sought and, if found, energetically treated.
Schraibman
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Birch Hill Hospital, Rochdale.
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000494:pharmacology; D001419:Bacteria / Q000302:isolation & purification; D001421:Bacteria, Anaerobic / Q000302:isolation & purification; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003470:Culture Media; D006801:Humans; D007871:Leg Ulcer / Q000382:microbiology*; D008826:Microbial Sensitivity Tests; D013211:Staphylococcus aureus / Q000302:isolation & purification; D013291:Streptococcus / Q000187:drug effects / Q000302:isolation & purification*
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D003470:Culture Media