The clinical spectrum of Staphylococcus aureus infections in children admitted to Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, South Africa: A retrospective, descriptive study

Background Staphylococcus aureus infection is associated with considerable morbidity and mortality. There are relatively few studies describing invasive S. aureus infections in children, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.Objectives To describe the clinical spectrum and outcomes associ...

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Published in:	SAJCH : the South African journal of child health Vol. 17; no. 2; pp. 71 - 75
Main Authors:	Raphulu, P, Wadula, J, Petersen, K L
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	South African Medical Association NPC 01-07-2023 Health & Medical Publishing Group South African Medical Association
Subjects:	Bacterial infections Bacterial pneumonia Children Disease susceptibility Health Care Sciences & Services Medical research Medicine, Experimental Methicillin Mortality Pediatrics Pneumonia Risk factors South Africa Staphylococcus aureus Staphylococcus aureus infections Urinary tract infections South Africa
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Summary:	Background Staphylococcus aureus infection is associated with considerable morbidity and mortality. There are relatively few studies describing invasive S. aureus infections in children, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.Objectives To describe the clinical spectrum and outcomes associated with S. aureus infection in children
ISSN:	1994-3032 1999-7671 1999-7671
DOI:	10.7196/SAJCH.2023.v17i2.1937