STREPTOCOCCUS-PYOGENES - AN OUTBREAK ON A BURNS UNIT

被引:9
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作者
BURNETT, IA
NORMAN, P
机构
[1] NO GEN HOSP, PUBL HLTH LAB, SHEFFIELD S5 7AU, S YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND
[2] NO GEN HOSP, DEPT MED MICROBIOL, SHEFFIELD S5 7AU, S YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND
关键词
burns unit; Streptococcus pyogenes;
D O I
10.1016/0195-6701(90)90127-A
中图分类号
R1 [预防医学、卫生学];
学科分类号
1004 ; 120402 ;
摘要
An outbreak of infection with Streptococcus pyogenes (Group A beta-haemolytic streptococcus) on a burns unit is described. The control measures taken are outlined, and the route of spread of infection is discussed along with possible preventative measures. © 1990.
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页码:173 / 176
页数:4
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