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Respiratory tract infections due to Branhamella catarrhalis: epidemiological data from Western Australia
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Respiratory tract infections due to Branhamella catarrhalis: epidemiological data from Western Australia

C. Digiovanni, T.V. Riley, G.F. Hoyne, R. Yeo and P. Cooksey
Epidemiology and Infection, Vol.99(02), pp.445-453
1987
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/S0950268800067947
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Abstract

During a 3-year period Branhamella catarrhalis was isolated in significant numbers from 239 (1·3%) of 19488 specimens of sputum sent for routine microbiological examination at a 700-bed general hospital. The majority of patients (83%) were over 60 years of age and 65% were male. There was a distinet seasonal variation in isolations with a peak incidence during the winter and early spring, a pattern not found with other pathogens. Susceptibility to amoxycillin decreased by approximately 50% over the 3 years, corresponding to an increased incidence of beta-lactamase-producing strains. There were minimal changes in susceptibility to other antimicrobial agents. Underlying pulmonary disease was the major factor predisposing to B. catarrhalis infection, and 71% of patients were smokers or ex-smokers.

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1 Clinical & Life Sciences
1.23 Antibiotics & Antimicrobials
1.23.347 Streptococcus Pneumoniae
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