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Subcutaneous Infection of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)
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Subcutaneous Infection of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)

Published on: February 9, 2011

[Incidence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in community-onset paediatric skin infections: a

T Hubiche1, D Duchemin, P Lehours

  • 1Unité de dermatologie pédiatrique, hôpital Pellegrin-Enfants, place Amélie-Raba-Léon, 33076 Bordeaux cedex, France. hubiche-t@chi-frejus-saint-raphael.fr

Annales De Dermatologie Et De Venereologie
|May 7, 2008
PubMed
Abstract

Insights

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) skin infections were not found to be epidemic in French children between 2000-2005. However, three serious MRSA skin infections indicate the presence of virulent community MRSA clones in France.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Microbiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Paediatric Dermatology

Context:

  • Rising incidence of community-onset methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) skin infections in the USA.
  • Emergence of MRSA previously described in France.
  • Need to assess MRSA in a French paediatric population.

Purpose:

  • To evaluate the incidence of MRSA in community-onset skin infections among children in France.
  • To characterize MRSA skin infections in this population.
  • To investigate the presence of specific MRSA clones.

Summary:

  • A retrospective study (2000-2005) included 134 children under 15 with S. aureus skin infections.
  • Overall MRSA prevalence was 8.2% with no significant increase over time.
  • Three cases of serious MRSA skin infections were identified, suggesting the presence of virulent community MRSA clones.

Impact:

  • Provides data on MRSA prevalence in French paediatric skin infections.
  • Highlights the potential for serious MRSA-induced skin infections.
  • Informs public health strategies for managing MRSA in community settings.

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