Genetic commonality of macrolide-resistant group A beta hemolytic streptococcus pharyngeal strains

• Egile Nagusiak: Goering Richard V (Egilea), Selvarangan Rangaraj (Egilea), Jackson Mary (Egilea), Myers Angela L (Egilea), Harrison Christopher (Egilea)
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• Argitaratua: BMC, 2009-12-01T00:00:00Z.
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Group A beta hemolytic streptococcus (GABHS) pharyngitis is a common childhood illness. Penicillin remains the gold standard therapy, but macrolides are indicated for the penicillin allergic patient, and are often used for convenienc...