Smith, A.J. and Jackson, M.S. (2003) Susceptibility of viridans group streptococci isolated from dento-alveolar infections to eight antimicrobial agents. Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, 52(6), 1045 -1046. (doi: 10.1093/jac/dkg487)
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Publisher's URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/jac/dkg487
Abstract
Many studies have demonstrated a trend towards decreased antimicrobial susceptibility in viridans group streptococci isolated from blood cultures.1,2 This raises concerns when this group of organisms cause more serious infections, such as infective endocarditis, when penicillin resistance can create therapeutic difficulties.
Item Type: | Articles |
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Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | UNSPECIFIED |
Authors: | Smith, A.J., and Jackson, M.S. |
Subjects: | R Medicine > RK Dentistry |
College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing > Dental School |
Journal Name: | Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy |
ISSN: | 0305-7453 |
ISSN (Online): | 0305-7453 |
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