Progress of research in community-acquired methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections in children

VernacularTitle:儿童感染社区获得性耐甲氧西林金黄色葡萄球菌的研究进展
Author: Huifen YE ; Junshao ZENG ; Wenzhou QIN
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus; community-acquired; infection; child
From: Journal of Clinical Pediatrics 2013;(8):779-783
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) is one of the most important pathogen and can cause infection ranging from superficial skin infections to life-threatening disease. The prevalence of CA-MRSA is rising in children in these years. Therefore, the review will cover the research progress in the CA-MRSA prevalence, risk factors, clinical manifestation, treatment and preventions in children. The risk factors and disease patterns and antimicrobial resistant rates in different parts of China in the recent decade will be also discussed.