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Erythromycin-resistant genes in group A β-haemolytic Streptococci in Chengdu, Southwestern China.
Indian journal of medical microbiology - 1 Jan 2000
Zhou W, Jiang Y M, Wang H J, Kuang L H, Hu Z Q, Shi H, Shu M, Wa C M
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CONTEXT: The management of Group A β-haemolytic Streptococci (Streptococcus pyogenes or GAS) infection include the use of penicillins, cephalosporins or macrolides for treatment. A general increase in macrolides resistance in GAS has been observed in recent years. Differences in rates of resistance to these agents have existed according to geographical location and investigators. AIMS: To investigate the...
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