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Characteristics of Streptococcus Species Isolated from Infectious Skin Diseases
Author(s) -
Higaki Shuichi,
Kitagawa Taro,
Morohashi Masaaki,
Yoshida Ikuko,
Yamagishi Takayoshi
Publication year - 1999
Publication title -
the journal of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.9
H-Index - 65
eISSN - 1346-8138
pISSN - 0385-2407
DOI - 10.1111/j.1346-8138.1999.tb02096.x
Subject(s) - microbiology and biotechnology , impetigo , staphylococcus aureus , gentamicin , antimicrobial , paronychia , streptococcus agalactiae , biology , streptococcus , antibiotics , coagulase , staphylococcus , medicine , immunology , bacteria , anatomy , genetics
During the period from January of 1995 to June of 1998, 27 β ‐hemolytic streptococci were isolated from 25 cases of infectious skin diseases including secondary infections, impetigo, phlegmone, and paronychia. The rate of β ‐hemolytic streptococci among all kinds of the isolates was found to be similar during those 4 years, ranging from 3.5% to 5.6%. Staphylococcus aureus were found to coexist with β ‐hemolytic streptococci in 20 (80%) out of 25 cases. β ‐hemolytic streptococci were also often associated with coagulase‐negative staphylococci, gram‐positive rods, or other species. Twelve cases (48%) carried β ‐hemolytic streptococci predominantly. Most β ‐hemolytic streptococci showed high susceptibilities to all antimicrobials tested; however S. agalactiae showed no susceptibility to gentamicin. The evaluation of characteristics of Streptococcus species is very important for selecting the right antimicrobial agents and the proper term of chemotherapy.