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Subcutaneous Infection of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)

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Cutaneous myiasis masquerading as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.

Jonathan J Lopez¹, Eric E Coris

¹Department of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida 33612, USA. jlopezusf@gmail.com

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Summary

Athletes are prone to skin infections, with MRSA often suspected. However, two college athletes were diagnosed with myiasis, a parasitic infection, underscoring the need for broad differential diagnoses in sports medicine.

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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:

Sports Medicine
Dermatology
Infectious Diseases

Background:

Athletes face numerous risks for cutaneous infections, frequently presenting in athletic training rooms.
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a common cause of such infections in athletes.

Observation:

Two college athletes presented with symptoms suggestive of MRSA infection.
Initial assessment in the athletic training room indicated a possible MRSA diagnosis.

Findings:

Further investigation revealed the athletes' condition was myiasis, a parasitic infestation, not MRSA.
Myiasis diagnosis was reached after considering the athletes' recent travel history.

Implications:

These cases emphasize the importance of a comprehensive differential diagnosis for furuncular lesions in athletes.
Athletic trainers and healthcare providers should inquire about recent travel to aid in diagnosing unusual cutaneous conditions.