An outbreak of group A streptococcal skin infection: control by source isolation and teicoplanin therapy.
Streptococcus pyogenes is a potential cause of serious infections in plastic surgery and burns units. We report an outbreak of this organism in one such unit, which was successfully managed by closing the ward, and treating infected patients with a new antibiotic, teicoplanin.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002053:Burn Units; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology*; D004196:Disease Outbreaks; D005260:Female; D006020:Glycopeptides / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006757:Hospital Units; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010356:Patient Isolation; D012874:Skin Diseases, Infectious / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology*; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology*; D013297:Streptococcus pyogenes; D013518:Surgery, Plastic; D017334:Teicoplanin
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D006020:Glycopeptides; D017334:Teicoplanin