[Results of a study of Streptococcus infection by the currently available microbiological diagnostic techniques in patients with chronic osteomyelitis].
In the period of 1999 to 2003, a comprehensive bacteriological study was made in patients with chronic osteomyelitis (CM) by the routine and also improved methods for isolating and identifying the microflora, by using the up-to-date diagnostic equipment and new nutrient media. In some years, the number of streptococci was shown to increase up to 9.2% of the isolated strains, which should be taken into account in the treatment of patients. The use of current studies has made it possible to increase the rate of diagnosis of Streptococcus infection by 55% as compared by the routine studies and most completely and accurately identify the species-specific composition of streptococci that are encountered in patients with CM.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000382:microbiology*; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000382:microbiology*; D013291:Streptococcus / Q000166:cytology / Q000302:isolation & purification