Managing skin infections in children.
Because neonates and very young children have little or no immunity to common streptococci and staphylococci, skin infections caused by these organisms must be regarded warily. Prompt and proper treatment may be critical in preventing progression of the lesions and averting systemic complications.
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University of Missouri--Columbia School of Medicine.
D006801:Humans; D007169:Impetigo / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D013206:Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*