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Shalini Dewan Duggal1, Tanisha Bharara1, Pragnya Paramita Jena1
1Shalini Dewan Duggal, Tanisha Bharara, Pragnya Paramita Jena, Avinash Kumar, Abha Sharma, Renu Gur, Department of Microbiology, Dr Baba Saheb Ambedkar Hospital, Rohini, Delhi 110085, India.
World Journal of Clinical Cases
|July 27, 2016
Summary
A newborn developed a widespread papulo-pustular rash, diagnosed as bullous impetigo from Staphylococcus aureus. Prompt antibiotic treatment and fluid drainage resolved the infant
Area of Science:
- Neonatal dermatology
- Pediatric infectious diseases
- Bacterial skin infections
Background:
- Bullous impetigo is a bacterial skin infection.
- Staphylococcus aureus is a common cause of skin infections.
Observation:
- A healthy, full-term neonate presented with a 2-day history of generalized papulo-pustular rash.
- The rash was diagnosed as bullous impetigo caused by Staphylococcus aureus.
Findings:
- Skin lesions significantly improved with antibiotic therapy and drainage of blister fluid.
- No recurrence of lesions was observed during follow-up.
Implications:
- This case highlights the diagnostic challenges of generalized pustular eruptions in neonates.
- Early diagnosis and treatment of Staphylococcus aureus infections are crucial to prevent serious complications in newborns.
