Staphylococcus aureus methicillin-resistant community acquired neonatal orbital cellulitis

Orbital cellulitis typically occurs in older children, but it can occasionally affect infants and neonates. Staphylococcus aureus is the main pathogen isolated. Outcome depends on an adequate initial approach. We report three neonates with orbital cellulitis caused by community-associated MRSA.

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Published inArchivos argentinos de pediatría Vol. 111; no. 2; pp. e50 - e53
Main Authors Pérez, M Guadalupe, Castro, Graciela, Mansilla, Celeste, Kaldzielski, Carina, Salas, Gisela, Rosanova, María Teresa, Berberian, Griselda
Format Journal Article
LanguageSpanish
Published Argentina 01.04.2013
Subjects
Community-Acquired Infections - diagnosis
Community-Acquired Infections - drug therapy
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Male
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Orbital Cellulitis - diagnosis
Orbital Cellulitis - drug therapy
Orbital Cellulitis - microbiology
Staphylococcal Infections - diagnosis
Staphylococcal Infections - drug therapy
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Summary:Orbital cellulitis typically occurs in older children, but it can occasionally affect infants and neonates. Staphylococcus aureus is the main pathogen isolated. Outcome depends on an adequate initial approach. We report three neonates with orbital cellulitis caused by community-associated MRSA.
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ISSN:1668-3501
DOI:10.5546/aap.2013.e50