The frequency of resistance to erythromycin in group A streptococci in Ankara
European Journal of Pediatrics, cilt.155, sa.9, ss.780-782, 1996 (Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 155 Sayı: 9
- Basım Tarihi: 1996
- Doi Numarası: 10.1007/s004310050486
- Dergi Adı: European Journal of Pediatrics
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.780-782
- Anahtar Kelimeler: erythromycin resistance, group A beta-haemolytic streptococci
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
The frequency of resistance to erythromycin of-group A beta-haemolytic streptococci in the last 7 years was determined in three medical centres in Ankara. While all group A beta-haemolytic streptococci strains were susceptible to penicillin, a gradual increase in resistance to erythromycin until 1992 was observed. However, a substantial increase in erythromycin resistance occurred in 1993 when newer macrolides became available and were widely used in the latter part of 1992. Conclusion: The data show that frequent testing for resistance to erythromycin of group A betahaemolytic streptococci is required for the use this antibiotic in our country.