Penile cellulitis due to community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in an HIV-positive man.
This is a study of aggressive penile cellulitis in an HIV-positive man due to community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Discussion focuses on the importance of recognizing this pathogen in the sexual health setting and possible causes of penile cellulitis.
Sturgiss
E A
EA
Canberra Sexual Health Centre, The Canberra Hospital, Yamba Drive, Garran, Australia. elizabeth.sturgiss@act.gov.au
Bowden
F J
FJ
D002481:Cellulitis / Q000382:microbiology*; D017714:Community-Acquired Infections / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000382:microbiology*; D006679:HIV Seropositivity / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016106:Methicillin Resistance; D008875:Middle Aged; D010409:Penile Diseases / Q000382:microbiology*; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections; D013211:Staphylococcus aureus / Q000235:genetics / Q000472:pathogenicity*