Beware — The Anaerobe Bandwagon

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Abstract
Important studies have recently advanced understanding and recognition of the role of anaerobic organisms as a cause of serious infections.1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Bornstein et al.1 noted an increase in anaerobic isolations at the Massachusetts General Hospital in the years 1960–63, and a number of institutions in the past few years have reported increased anaerobic isolations as a consequence of improved methods.2 Several special programs and conferences concerning anaerobic infections have been held,9 , 10 and rapid dissemination of this new information has made it a frequent subject of discussion on ward rounds and grand rounds at most major teaching institutions. The result seems to . . .