Beta-hemolytic group F streptococcal bacteremia: a study and review of the literature.

摘要: Group F streptococci are part of the oropharyngeal, bowel, and perineal flora. Abscess formation by these organisms most commonly involves cutaneous system: next common sites, in descending order, cervicofacial, dental, intraabdominal areas. Among our population patients with abscesses, serious infection rarely occurred otherwise healthy individuals absence trauma. represented 2% beta-hemolytic streptococcal isolates from all bacteremia who were hospitalized at Mayo Clinic-affiliated hospitals 1970 to 1980. In five seven bacteremic patients, some manipulation, perforation, or underlying pathology associated gastrointestinal tract existed. Polymicrobial was common. All group susceptible less than equal 0.1 microgram penicillin/ml.