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The frequency of resistance to erythromycin in group A streptococci in Ankara

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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.

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The data show that frequent testing for resistance to erythromycin of group A betahaemolytic streptococci is required for the use of this antibiotic in our country.

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Abbreviations

GABHS :

group A beta-haemolytic streptococci

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  1. Department of Paediatrics, Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Etlik, 06018, Ankara, Turkey

    A. F. Kürekçi, V. Köseoĝlu, R. Akin & O. Özcan

  2. Department of Microbiology, Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Ankara, Turkey

    M. Baysallar

  3. Department of Microbiology, Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, 06018, Ankara, Turkey

    A. Karaarslan

  4. Department of Microbiology, Mevki Hospital, Ankara, Turkey

    G. Emekda§

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Kürekçi, A.F., Baysallar, M., Karaarslan, A. et al. The frequency of resistance to erythromycin in group A streptococci in Ankara. Eur J Pediatr 155, 780–782 (1996). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02002906

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