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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