Severe infections caused by  P anton– V alentine leukocidin‐positive   S taphylococcus aureus  in infants: report of three cases and review of literature | Zendy

Montagnani Carlotta | Zendy; Cocchi Priscilla | Zendy; Bianchi Leila | Zendy; Resti Massimo | Zendy; Martino Maurizio | Zendy; Galli Luisa | Zendy

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Severe infections caused by P anton– V alentine leukocidin‐positive S taphylococcus aureus in infants: report of three cases and review of literature

Author(s) -

Montagnani Carlotta,

Cocchi Priscilla,

Bianchi Leila,

Resti Massimo,

Martino Maurizio,

Galli Luisa

Publication year - 2013

Publication title -

acta paediatrica

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.772

H-Index - 115

eISSN - 1651-2227

pISSN - 0803-5253

DOI - 10.1111/apa.12225

Subject(s) - leukocidin , panton–valentine leukocidin , staphylococcus aureus , medicine , microbiology and biotechnology , micrococcaceae , methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus , bacteria , biology , genetics

We report three cases of severe infections in infants caused by P anton– V alentine leukocidin positive S taphylococcus aureus and evolved with a positive outcome. The literature of P anton– V alentine leukocidin positive S taphylococcus aureus infections in infants is reviewed. Conclusion Our findings suggest that a prompt identification of P anton– V alentine leukocidin positive S taphylococcus aureus and an appropriate therapy can reduce mortality and long‐term sequelae. Further research is needed to specify features of P anton– V alentine leukocidin positive S taphylococcus aureus infections in infants.

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