Bacteremic infections due to clindamycin-resistant streptococci
M. S. Drapkin, A. W. Karchmer and R. C. Moellering Jr
We have recently observed four patients with bacteremic infections due to
group A streptococci that were highly resistant to clindamycin and only
moderately susceptible to erythromycin. Two of the infections developed
while the patients were receiving clindamycin. The organisms were not
beta-hemolytic under standard conditions nor were they M or T typable. We
urge that all streptococci isolated from patients with serious infections
be grouped serologically and be tested for antibiotic susceptibilities,
especially if therapy with antibiotics other than penicillin is to be
considered.
