The role of beta-hemolytic streptococci in causing diffuse, nonculturable cellulitis: a prospective investigation
Jeng A;Beheshti M;Li J;Nathan R;;
Medicine2010Vol. 89pp. -
290
a2010medicinethe
Abstract
Staphylococcus aureus and beta-hemolytic streptococci (BHS) are the 2 main types of bacteria causing soft-tissue infections. Historically, BHS were believed to be the primary cause of diffuse, nonculturable cellulitis. However, with the recent epidemic of community-associated methicillin-resistant S …