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  • Title: The role of beta-lactamase producing bacteria and bacterial interference in streptococcal tonsillitis.
    Author: Brook I.
    Journal: Int J Antimicrob Agents; 2001 Jun; 17(6):439-42. PubMed ID: 11397612.
    Abstract:
    The causes of penicillin failure in eradicating group A beta-haemolytic streptococcal pharyngo-tonsillitis are described. The mechanisms accounting for the failure include the presence in the tonsils of beta-lactamase producing bacteria and the absence of bacterial interference. The use of antimicrobials that can overcome and modulate these two phenomena and achieve better cure of the infection is described.
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