Chapter 1. β-Haemolytic Streptococci

  1. Stephen H. Gillespie5,
  2. Peter M. Hawkey6
  1. Androulla Efstratiou1,
  2. Shiranee Sriskandan2,
  3. Theresa Lamagni3,
  4. Adrian Whatmore4

Published Online: 7 DEC 2006

DOI: 10.1002/9780470017968.ch1

Book Title

Principles and Practice of Clinical Bacteriology, Second Edition

Principles and Practice of Clinical Bacteriology, Second Edition

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How to Cite

Efstratiou, A., Sriskandan, S., Lamagni, T. and Whatmore, A. (2006) β-Haemolytic Streptococci, in Principles and Practice of Clinical Bacteriology, Second Edition (eds S. H. Gillespie and P. M. Hawkey), John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, Chichester, UK. doi: 10.1002/9780470017968.ch1

Editor Information

  1. 5

    Centre for Medical Microbiology, Royal Free and University College Medical School, Hampstead Campus, Rowland Hill Street, London NW3 2PF, UK

  2. 6

    Division of Immunity and Infection, The Medical School, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT, UK

Author Information

  1. 1

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

  2. 2

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

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

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

Publication History

  1. Published Online: 7 DEC 2006
  2. Published Print: 20 JAN 2006

ISBN Information

Print ISBN: 9780470849767

Online ISBN: 9780470017968

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Keywords:

  • β-haemolytic streptococci;
  • pathogenesis and virulence factors;
  • β-haemolytic streptococcal infection epidemiology;
  • antimicrobial resistance;
  • invasive β-haemolytic disease

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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