title: [Neonatal osteomyelitis of the talus due to methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus epidermidis].
abstract: Acute osteomyelitis is a relatively rare disorder in the neonatal period, with considerable morbidity and mortality. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment are essential for a successful outcome. In this report we present a case of acute osteomyelitis of the talus due to methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus epidermidis, observed in a 30-day-old infant.
authors.affiliation: U.O.C. Malattie Infettive-ARNAS Civico, Palermo, Italy. diegopampinella@libero.it
authors.forename: Diego
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Pampinella
authors.forename: Gregorio
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Serra
authors.forename: Salvatore
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Giordano
authors.forename: Piera
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Dones
authors.forename: Maria
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Di Gangi
authors.forename: Maria Concetta
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Failla
authors.forename: Giovanni
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Corsello
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D016106:Methicillin Resistance; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000382:microbiology*; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000188:drug therapy*; D013212:Staphylococcus epidermidis / Q000187:drug effects; D013628:Talus