Tag Archives: Streptococcus pneumoniae

Extrapolating antibiotic susceptibility for streptococci including the pneumococcus

July 25, 2016 · by · in Antimicrobial, Myths & Misconceptions, Respiratory, Skin/soft tissue · 4 Comments

This posting concerns betahaemolytic species of streptococci including S. pyogenes (Lancefield group A strep), S. agalactiae ((group B strep), S. dysgalactiae group (betahaemolytic large colony, groups C or G) (several species included) which are usually associated with pyogenic infection, especially of skin and soft tissue.   S. pneumoniae (the pneumococcus ) is also considered.  A key misunderstanding about […]

Community Acquired Pneumonia – updated HNELHD Guideline

September 23, 2015 · by · in HNE LHD, Respiratory · 1 Comment

The updated Hunter New England guideline,  Adult Community Acquired Pneumonia: Initial Investigation and Empiric Antibiotic Therapy has now been released. Community acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a common cause of hospital admission, carrying a significant risk of morbidity and mortality.  Approximately 1/3 of patients require admission to hospital.  Streptococcus pneumoniae remains the commonest pathogen ( see here for […]