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Antibiotic Sensitivity and Resistance Patterns in Pediatric Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome

Year: 2013

Type: article

Abstract: Historical resistance patterns often guide empiric antibiotic choices in staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS), but little is known about the difference in susceptibility between SSSS and other childhood staphylococcal infections. A retrospective chart review of culture-confirmed cases of SSSS seen in the inpatient dermatology consultation service at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia between 2005 and 2011 was performed. Most cases of SSSS at our institution are due to oxacillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus, and approximately half of the cases are due to clindamycin-resistant strains. Clindamycin and a penicillinase-resistant penicillin are suggested as empiric treatment for SSSS until culture susceptibility data are available to guide therapy.

Source: Pediatric Dermatology

DOI: 10.1111/pde.12195

Authors: Inbal Braunstein, Karolyn A. Wanat, Katrina Abuabara, Karin L. McGowan, Albert C. Yan, James R. Treat

Institutions: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, University of Pennsylvania

Language: English

Topic: Antimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases