Current concepts in the management of bacterial skin infections in children.
Bacterial skin infections in children vary widely clinically, starting from mild superficial folliculitis to deep necrotizing fasciitis. The causative organisms are mostly Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus, with occasional involvement of Gram-negative organisms. Treatment of even the milder forms of bacterial skin infections is of importance because of the long-term morbidity associated with them. However, because of global emergence of resistant strains of bacteria, treatment of these conditions is becoming increasingly difficult. The current antibacterial resistance patterns in organisms causing skin and soft tissue infections and the problems encountered in their management in children have been discussed.
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Aparna
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Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, SBMP Medical College, Hospital and Research Center, BLDE University, Bijapur, Karnataka, India.
Inamadar
Arun C
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D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002648:Child; D024881:Drug Resistance, Bacterial; D006801:Humans; D013207:Staphylococcal Skin Infections / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000473:pathology; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000473:pathology
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents