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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.