Susceptibility of viridans group streptococci isolated from dento-alveolar infections to eight antimicrobial agents

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
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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