Indifferent streptococci in normal and purulent eyes of neonates.
J Clin Pathol
; 38(8): 942-5, 1985 Aug.
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ABSTRACT
The incidence of indifferent streptococci in the eyes of neonates less than 6 days old was investigated. The isolation of indifferent streptococci was significantly higher in infants with sticky eyes. Speciation using a shortened identification scheme was carried out on isolates; Streptococcus mitior and Streptococcus sanguis were the most common species in both purulent and non-infected eyes. Streptococcus mutans, a species not normally found in edentulous infants, comprised 14% of indifferent streptoccoi from neonates with sticky eyes but only 1% of those from infants with non-purulent eyes. It is suggested that the role of indifferent streptococci in neonatal conjunctivitis will be resolved only if speciation is performed.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Infecciones Estreptocócicas
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Streptococcus
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Conjuntiva
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Conjuntivitis
Límite:
Humans
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Newborn
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En
Revista:
J Clin Pathol
Año:
1985
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Article