It has been shown that hippuric acid is hydrolyzed by the 44 hemolytic streptococci from the udders of cows, but not by the 33 hemolytic streptococci of human rigin which are in our collection of ...

THE danger of hemolytic streptococcus respiratory infection to persons who are susceptible to rheumatic fever is well recognized. Since with present knowledge there are inherent difficulties in ...

Hemolytic streptococci are common in the nasopharynx and nasopharyngeal vegetations. From nasopharyngeal swabs and the surface of the adenoids hemolytic streptococci were recovered in 55%; from the ...

PREVIOUS reports have discussed the problem and circumstances of the development of sulfadiazine-resistant hemolytic streptococci in the armed forces of the United States during 1944. 1–8 In a ...

Group A beta-hemolytic streptococci (GABHS) is the only common cause of sore throat that requires antibiotic therapy. Sore throat is one of the most observed entities in primary care practice; 6.7 ...

Most cases of cellulitis appear to be caused by beta-hemolytic streptococci, particularly Group A, Group C and Group G streptococci, according to recent findings. “Knowledge of the predominance of ...

Wendy L. Wright, MS, RN, ARNP, FNP, FAANP: Tonsillitis and pharyngitis are conditions caused by an inflammation of the tonsils and pharynx, respectively. These 2 conditions will be discussed together ...

Acute inflammation of the structures of the pharynx and tonsils, also known as tonsillopharyngitis, represents a common condition that is usually encountered in outpatients seeking healthcare ...

Since Dr. Spak believes we should treat non-group A strep and I do not (Items 114-25 and 115-26), I would like to see conclusive evidence-based data that “treatment is definitely indicated” in ...