Transmission of Streptococcal and Staphylococcal Infections

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Results of studies on transmission of group A streptococcal and staphylococcal infections have de-emphasized the importance of environmental reservoirs and have indicated the pathways which usually are involved, Spread of group A streptococci is limited to intimate contact with carriers. Since the carrier state may be eliminated by therapy with penicillin, streptococcal infections are readily controlled. Staphylococcal infections within the hospital usually are transmitted indirectly by the hands of personnel that have been contaminated either by handling another patient or by organisms from their respiratory tract. Rarely are infections caused by intimate contact, airborne droplet nuclei or contaminated fomites. Control of staphylococcal infections will be attained only when efficient techniques for removal of organisms from the hands arc developed.

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