INTRODUCTION: Incidence of community acquired methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) is increasing. Toxic shock syndrome (TSS), Necrotizing fasciitis (NF), Symmetrical peripheral gangrene (SPG) as a manifestation of CA-MRSA are rare in pediatrics. CASE PRESENTATION: We report a young boy who presented with TSS, NF and SPG by CA-MRSA following trauma. CONCLUSION: CA-MRSA should be taken into consideration as an etiology for these type of clinical presentations. Early and aggressive surgical and medical intervention are the cornerstone for successful management.
INTRODUCTION: Incidence of community acquired methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) is increasing. Toxic shock syndrome (TSS), Necrotizing fasciitis (NF), Symmetrical peripheral gangrene (SPG) as a manifestation of CA-MRSA are rare in pediatrics. CASE PRESENTATION: We report a young boy who presented with TSS, NF and SPG by CA-MRSA following trauma. CONCLUSION: CA-MRSA should be taken into consideration as an etiology for these type of clinical presentations. Early and aggressive surgical and medical intervention are the cornerstone for successful management.
Authors: Loren G Miller; Francoise Perdreau-Remington; Gunter Rieg; Sheherbano Mehdi; Josh Perlroth; Arnold S Bayer; Angela W Tang; Tieu O Phung; Brad Spellberg Journal: N Engl J Med Date: 2005-04-07 Impact factor: 91.245