Predominance of serotype V and frequency of erythromycin resistance in Streptococcus agalactiae in Ohio
Objective: The purpose of this study was to test the serotype distribution and antibiotic sensitivity patterns of group B Streptococcus from three Ohio regions in comparison to other areas of the United States. Study Design: Three hundred forty-nine group B Streptococcus isolates from three Ohio hos...
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Published in | American journal of obstetrics and gynecology Vol. 188; no. 5; pp. 1148 - 1150 |
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Main Authors | , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
Published |
Philadelphia, PA
Mosby, Inc
01.05.2003
Elsevier |
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Summary: | Objective: The purpose of this study was to test the serotype distribution and antibiotic sensitivity patterns of group B Streptococcus from three Ohio regions in comparison to other areas of the United States. Study Design: Three hundred forty-nine group B Streptococcus isolates from three Ohio hospitals were serotyped specifically, and disk diffusion was used to determine antibiotic susceptibility. Results: Serotype V was isolated most frequently (27%); major types Ia, Ib, II, and III had frequencies of 18%, 9%, 11%, and 17%, respectively. Erythromycin and clindamycin resistance was 12% (n = 200 isolates) and 8% (n = 49 isolates), respectively. Conclusion: The prevalence shift of resistant serotype V group B streptococci in Ohio reflects regional increases and suggests that alternative therapies for patients who are allergic to penicillin may be inadequate. (Am J Obstet Gynecol 2003;188:1148-50.) |
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ISSN: | 0002-9378 1097-6868 |
DOI: | 10.1067/mob.2003.293 |