Current concepts in the management of bacterial skin infections in children.
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2010-09
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Bacterial skin infections in children vary widely clinically, starting from mild superficial folliculitis to deep necrotizing fasciitis. The causative organisms are mostly Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus, with occasional involvement of Gram-negative organisms. Treatment of even the milder forms of bacterial skin infections is of importance because of the long-term morbidity associated with them. However, because of global emergence of resistant strains of bacteria, treatment of these conditions is becoming increasingly difficult. The current antibacterial resistance patterns in organisms causing skin and soft tissue infections and the problems encountered in their management in children have been discussed.
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Bacterial infections, children, skin, cellulitis, impetigo, methicillin-resistant S. aureus, methicillin-sensitive S. aureus
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Palit Aparna, Inamadar Arun C. Current concepts in the management of bacterial skin infections in children. Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology. 2010 Sept-Oct; 76(5): 476-488.