Community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in children with no identified predisposing risk
BC Herold, LC Immergluck, MC Maranan… - Jama, 1998 - jamanetwork.com
Context.—Community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
infections in children have occurred primarily in individuals with recognized predisposing
risks. Community-acquired MRSA infections in the absence of identified risk factors have
been reported infrequently. Objectives.—To determine whether community-acquired MRSA
infections in children with no identified predisposing risks are increasing and to define the
spectrum of disease associated with MRSA isolation. Design.—Retrospective review of …
infections in children have occurred primarily in individuals with recognized predisposing
risks. Community-acquired MRSA infections in the absence of identified risk factors have
been reported infrequently. Objectives.—To determine whether community-acquired MRSA
infections in children with no identified predisposing risks are increasing and to define the
spectrum of disease associated with MRSA isolation. Design.—Retrospective review of …