Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for AHS Calgary Zone

Streptococcus pyogenes / Group A Strep - Antibiogram Data

Calgary Zone Rural Community
% of Isolates Susceptible

Antibiogram
Penicillin VK100%
n = 85
Antibiogram
Clindamycin82%
n = 85
Antibiogram
Azithromycin80%
n = 85

Inferred from erythromycin sensitivity

Antibiogram
Clarithromycin80%
n = 85

Inferred from erythromycin sensitivity

Note

Susceptibility testing not routinely performed. Results based on all GAS isolated from adult throat cultures at CLS where susceptibility testing was indicated for treatment purposes.