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Subcutaneous Infection of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)

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Community acquired methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus: a rare presentation.

Mahua Roy¹, S Moied Ahmed, Jyotishka Pal

¹Pediatric Medicine, North Bengal Medical College & Hospital, Darjeeling, West Bengal, India. drmahuaroy@gmail.com

Indian Journal of Pediatrics

|September 4, 2010

Summary

Community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) infections are rising. This case highlights rare pediatric presentations of toxic shock syndrome, necrotizing fasciitis, and symmetrical peripheral gangrene caused by CA-MRSA.

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Subcutaneous Infection of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)

Subcutaneous Infection of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)

Published on: February 9, 2011

Area of Science:

Pediatric infectious diseases
Dermatology
Critical care medicine

Background:

Community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) is an increasing global health concern.
Pediatric cases of severe CA-MRSA manifestations like toxic shock syndrome (TSS), necrotizing fasciitis (NF), and symmetrical peripheral gangrene (SPG) are uncommon.

Observation:

A pediatric patient presented with a history of trauma.
The patient subsequently developed severe clinical manifestations including TSS, NF, and SPG.

Findings:

Causative agent identified as CA-MRSA.
The clinical presentation included a rare triad of severe invasive infections.

Implications:

CA-MRSA should be considered in the differential diagnosis for pediatric patients presenting with severe systemic illness and skin/tissue necrosis.
Prompt and aggressive surgical debridement and antibiotic therapy are crucial for favorable outcomes in these rare pediatric CA-MRSA infections.