Distribution of Serotypes and Antimicrobial Patterns of group B streptococcus Strains Isolated in Beijing
- VernacularTitle:B组链球菌血清型分布和抗生素敏感性试验研究
- Author:
Adong SHEN
;
Yinzhi ZHU
;
Yonghong YANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Streptococcus agalactiae;
Serotyping;
Antibiotics;
Drug screening
- From:
Chinese Journal of Perinatal Medicine
2000;0(04):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To obtain information on the distribution of serotypes and antimicrobial agents susceptibilities to group B streptococcus(GBS) strains. Methods Bacterial isolates of GBS were obtained from vaginal and cervical tract of pregnant and nonpregnant women in Beijing Tian Tan Hospital. A total of 76 GBS strains were identified finally by Coagglutination. Serotyping was determinted by Standard Lancefield method. Susceptibility to test agents was assessed by determining the mininum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) with agar dilution method that was established by the National Committee for Clinical Laboratory Standards (NCCLS). Results Seven serotypes were identified among 76 GBS strains isolates. Type II(33%), III(23%) and Ia(16%) were the predominantly serotypes in pregnant and nonpregnant women. MICs of penicillin G and anpicillin were≤0.06 ?g/ml; MICs of cephazolin,cefuroxime, cefoperozone were 0.006～0.03 ?g/ml; MICs of erythromycin was 0.003～0.03 ?g/ml;MICs of gentamycin was 1～32 ?g/ml,MICs of amikacin was 4～≥64 ?g/ml,nearly 12.8% and 40.4% the strains were resistant to gentamycin and amikacin,respectively. Conclusion Our study provide useful epidemiologic data for preparation of GBS type specific vaccines which can prevent GBS infections and antimicrobial agents susceptibility patterns in China. Routine reports on GBS susceptibolities by clinical laboratories and continuous surveillance for changes in the susceptibility is of considerable clinical importance.
