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The frequency of resistance to erythromycin in group A streptococci in Ankara
A E Kürekçi1, M Baysallar, A Karaarslan
1Department of Paediatrics, Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Etlik, Ankara, Turkey.
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The frequency of resistance to erythromycin of group A beta-haemolytic streptococci in the last 7 years was determined in three medical centres in Ankara. While all group A beta-haemolytic streptococci strains were susceptible to penicillin, a gradual increase in resistance to erythromycin until 1992 was observed. However, a substantial increase in erythromycin resistance occurred in 1993 when newer macrolides became available and were widely used in the latter part of 1992.
Conclusion:
The data show that frequent testing for resistance to erythromycin of group A beta-haemolytic streptococci is required for the use of this antibiotic in our country.