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Richard J Lu1,2, Alexander Homer3, Mark Lee1,2

  • 1Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center and Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York, USA.

The Laryngoscope
|September 8, 2025
PubMed

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A rare case of severe MRSA infection in an infant highlights the need for prompt diagnosis and surgical care. Early intervention and teamwork are crucial for survival in such critical pediatric cases.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Infectious Diseases
  • Surgical Critical Care
  • Medical Case Reports

Background:

  • Necrotizing fasciitis is a severe soft tissue infection.
  • Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) can cause severe infections.
  • Infants are rarely affected by invasive MRSA infections.
Keywords:
head and neckinfectious/inflammatoryneckpediatric generalpediatrics

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