PubMed · 1990 · 52 citations · 4 references
Life SciencesInfectious DiseasesMicrobiologyBacteriologyDiagnostic MicrobiologyMedical MicrobiologyBacterial InfectionsClinical BacteriologyDiagnostic BacteriologyMedical BacteriologySkin InfectionsWound InfectionBacterial Wound InfectionInfected UlcersSelective Culture MediaStreptococcal IdentificationStreptococcus SpeciesVenous Leg UlcersVenous UlcersWound Swab Culture
beta-Haemolytic streptococci were identified in 18.8% of bacterial isolates from 91 legs of patients with leg ulcers swabbed routinely. This previously unreported high incidence is ascribed to selective culture methods. In view of its sensitivity to simple antibiotics and its reputed proclivity for skin destruction, the beta-haemolytic streptococcus should be sought and, if found, energetically treated.
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