The possible role of circumcision in newborn outbreaks of community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.
Outbreaks of community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus were recently reported in newborns at 3 major urban centers. Boys were disproportionately infected. A literature review and a statistical analysis confirmed that male newborns are significantly more likely to be infected with Staphylococcus aureus. Circumcision is a possible explanation for the recent outbreaks.
Van Howe
Robert S
RS
Department of Pediatrics, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, Marquette, Michigan, USA. rsvanhowe@mgh.org
Robson
Wm Lane M
WL
D002641:Chicago / Q000453:epidemiology; D002944:Circumcision, Male; D017714:Community-Acquired Infections / Q000453:epidemiology; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000453:epidemiology; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D015141:Los Angeles / Q000453:epidemiology; D008297:Male; D016106:Methicillin Resistance; D009725:Nurseries, Hospital; D013207:Staphylococcal Skin Infections / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000382:microbiology; D013211:Staphylococcus aureus / Q000187:drug effects*; D013781:Texas / Q000453:epidemiology; D014505:Urban Population