Staphylococcus aureus Infections in the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit: Illustrated Cases. (4th June 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hon, Kam Lun; Fung, Ronald C. M.; Leung, Karen K. Y.; Leung, Alexander K.C.; Hui, Wun Fung; Cheung, Wing Lum
• Other Names: Shapiro Nina L. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in pediatrics. Volume 2021(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-06-04
• Subjects: Pediatrics -- Periodicals; Pediatrics; Pediatrics; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Case Reports; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 618.92
• DOI: 10.1155/2021/6661932
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6803

Abstract

Abstract : Staphylococcus aureus is known to be one of the most common gram-positive microorganisms and an important pathogen associated with sepsis and toxic shock. We present four anonymized consecutive cases in a paediatric intensive care unit (PICU) to illustrate the different clinical manifestations of staphylococcal infections, including local infection versus systemic infection, toxic shock versus septic shock, and osteomyelitis. Eczema, short gut syndrome, and scald injury may be associated. Haematologic and coagulopathic abnormalities may be present. Prompt diagnosis and use of appropriate antimicrobial treatments is essential to reducing mortality and morbidity associated with staphylococcal infections.