Implications of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus as a community-acquired pathogen in pediatric patients

Sheldon Kaplan

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    Abstract

    Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus is now an established community pathogen in many areas of the United States and the world. Community-acquired methicillin-resistant S aureus infections have changed several aspects of staphylococcal infections in children. This article discusses epidemiology, clinical manifestations, laboratory diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.

    Original languageEnglish (US)
    Pages (from-to)747-757
    Number of pages11
    JournalInfectious Disease Clinics of North America
    Volume19
    Issue number3
    DOIs
    StatePublished - Sep 1 2005

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Microbiology (medical)
    • Infectious Diseases

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