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 in:	Archivos 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
Language:	Spanish
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