Studies of the Epidemiology of Staphylococcal Infection

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Abstract
STAPHYLOCOCCUS aureus belonging to bacteriophage Type 80/81 has been the single commonest strain responsible for infection in hospitalized patients during the past several years.1 2 3 4 5 6 The frequent use of antibiotics in hospitals may be partly responsible for the presence of infections in the hospital with Type 80/81 and other antibiotic-resistant staphylococci.7 , 8 The introduction of new antibiotics and the varying use of those presently available could result in the emergence of strains differing in antibiotic sensitivity from that of the bacteriophage Type 80/81 organism. Recently, neomycin-resistant staphylococci were reported as the cause of infection in patients receiving this drug for preoperative preparation . . .
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