Erythromycin-resistant beta-hemolytic streptococci group A in Göteborg, Sweden.
A total of 21 erythromycin-resistant strains were found among 355 (5.9%) beta-hemolytic streptococci group A isolated in Göteborg during spring of 1987. T-typing showed 17 to be T12, 1 T4 and 3 nontypable. Spread of resistant strains could be demonstrated within 2 families and 1 day-care-center. Monitoring of erythromycin resistance among beta-hemolytic streptococci is advocated.
Zackrisson
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Department of Clinical Bacteriology, Sahlgrenska Hospital, Göteborg, Sweden.
Lind
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Roos
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Larsson
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D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004352:Drug Resistance, Microbial; D004917:Erythromycin / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010614:Pharynx / Q000382:microbiology; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology*; D013291:Streptococcus / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000302:isolation & purification; D013548:Sweden; D014069:Tonsillitis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology*
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D004917:Erythromycin