There were 15 patients infected with hemolytic streptococci, of which 6 gave alpha, 1 alpha and beta, and 8 beta hemolysis. Twelve cases were due to hemolytic staphylococci (Staphylococcus aureus).

Worldwide, millions of people suffer from hemolysis, the breakdown of red blood cells, such as those afflicted with sickle-cell disease, malaria or sepsis. These patients face an unprecedented risk of ...

The Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 113, No. 3 (Nov. - Dec., 1963), pp. 186-194 (9 pages) Pure cultures of hemolytic bacteria were isolated from blood or synovial fluid of 5 swine that had been ...