After incubation of the epiglottic swab specimen on 5% sheep blood agar plates at 37°C in 5% carbon dioxide, the predominant colonies found were large and beta-hemolytic.

Final blood cultures were negative. After incubation of the epiglottic swab specimen on 5% sheep blood agar plates at 37°C in 5% carbon dioxide, the predominant colonies found were large and ...

The beta-hemolytic group C streptococci (Lancefield's group) has been considered an emergent human pathogen, showing an important role as an opportunist agent, being responsible for nosocomial ...

Outcomes in Children Treated for Perineal Group A Beta-hemolytic Streptococcal Dermatitis Dan Olson, MD, and M. Bruce Edmonson, MD, MPH Disclosures Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2011;30 (11):933-936 ...

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A throat culture yielded beta-hemolytic streptococci, whose group was not identified. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate, complete blood count, x-ray study of the chest, an electrocardiogram and an ...

Necrotizing fasciitis is a rapidly progressive soft-tissue infection characterized by necrosis of subcutaneous tissue. The usual causative organisms are group A β-hemolytic Streptococcus and ...

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