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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus urosepsis: A rare complication of neonatal circumcision

Ahmed Khalil1, Eiman Hamid2, Khaled Siddiq2

  • 1Department of Pharmacy, Hamad General Hospital, Doha, Qatar.

SAGE Open Medical Case Reports
|November 16, 2020
PubMed

Insights

Post-circumcision infections are a growing concern. This case study details a 14-day-old infant who developed severe Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus urosepsis following the procedure.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric infectious diseases
  • Neonatal care
  • Urology

Background:

  • Circumcision is a common procedure with debated benefits and risks.
  • Concerns exist regarding uncommon post-circumcision complications, including severe infections.
  • Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a significant pathogen in healthcare settings.

Observation:

  • A 14-day-old infant male underwent circumcision.
  • The infant subsequently presented with symptoms suggestive of a severe infection.

Findings:

  • The infant was diagnosed with Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) urosepsis.
  • This indicates a serious bloodstream infection originating from the urinary tract, linked to the circumcision procedure.

Implications:

  • Highlights the potential for rare but severe infectious complications after neonatal circumcision.
  • Emphasizes the need for vigilant monitoring and prompt diagnosis of infections in neonates post-procedure.
  • Underscores the importance of infection control measures during and after circumcision to prevent MRSA and other pathogen-related sepsis.

Keywords:
Circumcisioectious diseasesComplicationsInfection diseasesMRSANeonates

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