Feb 1, 2002 · Quinolones provide exceptional coverage against atypical pathogens when infection with these organisms is suspected in patients with community-acquired pneumonia
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Group A Streptococcus (GAS; Streptococcus pyogenes) is an aerobic gram-positive coccus that causes a broad array of infections
The illness primarily occurs
The textbook case of group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal pharyngitis is an acute illness with a predominant sore throat and a temperature higher than 38
We evaluated the antistreptococcal activity (350 strains) of levofloxacin compared with other fluoroquinolones, beta-lactams (penicillin and cephalosporins), erythromycin, and
pneumoniae modules for other streptococci
Group A streptococci and other streptococcal species can also present in this manner
Strep Throat
A carbapenem, moxifloxacin, or doxycycline is also appropriate
Levofloxacin is also used to treat people who have been exposed to anthrax or certain types of plague
Newborn acquire the organisms intrapartum from their mothers, who are colonized with GBS in the genital tract ()
Introduction
Group A Streptococcus (GAS), beta-hemolytic--grows on blood agar
Ecologic niches are the pharynx, genital mucosa and skin; colonization rates: Adults 2-3%; School children 15-20% Group A streptococci and other streptococcal species can also present in this manner
Group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus (GABHS), the most common bacterial etiology, accounts for 15 to 30 percent of cases of acute pharyngitis in children and 5 to 20 percent in adults
However, use of these antimicrobial drugs
Recent reports demonstrate enhanced activity associated with a higher 750 mg dosage of levofloxacin
2 Prompt initiation of effective antimicrobial therapy for BSIs is known to be important for survival
The Streptococcus anginosus group (also known as the Streptococcus milleri group) is a subgroup of viridans streptococci that consists of three distinct streptococcal species: S
These recommendations apply to patients with creatinine clearance ≥ 50 mL/minute