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  • Title: Viridans group streptococci: a reservoir of resistant bacteria in oral cavities.
    Author: Bryskier A.
    Journal: Clin Microbiol Infect; 2002 Feb; 8(2):65-9. PubMed ID: 11952717.
    Abstract:
    The worldwide spread of erythromycin A-resistant streptococci, including Streptococcus pneumoniae, is of concern. Many studies have demonstrated that the viridans group streptococci can be a reservoir of erythromycin A resistance. Within oral streptoccoci, an important difference in the susceptibility pattern has been noted. The purpose of this short editorial is to highlight the importance of this group of bacteria as a reservoir of resistance to erythromycin A and the possible transfer of resistance to S. pneumoniae and S. pyogenes.
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