Pathogens
Streptococcus, Beta-Hemolytic (Groups C & G)

Streptococcus, Beta-Hemolytic (Groups C & G)

Susceptibilities

General Information

Penicillin or ampicillin.

Gram positive cocci in chains, beta-hemolytic.

Common inhabitants of human skin and oral flora.

  • Skin and soft tissue infections (+/- bacteremia)

Rare:

  • Endocarditis
  • Arthritis
  • Osteomyelitis
  • Pharyngitis