Chapter 1

β-Haemolytic Streptococci

Androulla Efstratiou

Androulla Efstratiou

Respiratory and Systemic Infection Laboratory, Health Protection Agency, Centre for Infection, 61 Colindale Avenue, London NW9 5HT, UK

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Shiranee Sriskandan

Shiranee Sriskandan

Gram Positive Molecular Pathogenesis Group, Department of Infectious Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London, Hammersmith Hospital, Du Cane Road, London W12 0NN, UK

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Theresa Lamagni

Theresa Lamagni

Healthcare Associated Infection & Antimicrobial Resistance Department, Health Protection Agency, Centre for Infection, 61 Colindale Avenue, London NW9 5EQ, UK

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Adrian Whatmore

Adrian Whatmore

Department of Statutory and Exotic Bacterial Diseases, Veterinary Laboratory Agency – Weybridge, Woodham Lane, Addlestone, Surrey KT15 3NB, UK

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First published: 20 January 2006
Citations: 2

Summary

This chapter contains sections titled:

  • General Introduction

  • Pathogenesis and Virulence Factors

  • Epidemiology of β-Haemolytic Streptococcus Infection

  • Clinical Aspects of β-Haemolytic Streptococcal Infection

  • Laboratory Diagnosis and Identification

  • Antimicrobial Resistance

  • Treatment Strategies

  • Prevention and Control

  • References

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