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Viridans group streptococci: a reservoir of resistant bacteria in oral cavities

2002; Elsevier BV; Volume: 8; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1046/j.1198-743x.2001.00398.x

1469-0691

A. Bryskier,

Antimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus

The worldwide spread of erythromycin A-resistant streptococci, including Streptococcus pneumoniae, is of concern. Many studies have demonstrated that the viridans group streptococci can be a reservoir of erythromycin A resistance. Within oral streptoccoci, an important difference in the susceptibility pattern has been noted. The purpose of this short editorial is to highlight the importance of this group of bacteria as a reservoir of resistance to erythromycin A and the possible transfer of resistance to S. pneumoniae and S. pyogenes.