Lower respiratory infections caused by beta hemolytic group a Streptococcus
Gutiérrez, J.; Díaz, M.; Nogales, M.C.; Dastis, C.; Manzaneque, L.; López, L.; Martín, E.
Enfermedades Infecciosas y Microbiologia Clinica 9(7): 413-415
1991
ISSN/ISBN: 0213-005X PMID: 1799611 Document Number: 376901
Three patients with beta-hemolytic group A streptococcal pneumonia were described. We emphasize the opportunistic pathogenic ability of the microorganism in the lower respiratory tract, and we describe the possible pathogenic mechanisms as well as the more frequent symptoms and complications.
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