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Atopic Dermatitis and Staphylococcus aureus‐ Induced Osteomyelitis—A Peculiar Association in a Case
Author(s) -
Sharma Ashok Kumar
Publication year - 1997
Publication title -
pediatric dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.542
H-Index - 73
eISSN - 1525-1470
pISSN - 0736-8046
DOI - 10.1111/j.1525-1470.1997.tb00688.x
Subject(s) - staphylococcus aureus , osteomyelitis , medicine , atopic dermatitis , dermatology , antibiotics , staphylococcal infections , colonization , immunology , microbiology and biotechnology , bacteria , biology , genetics
4‐year‐old boy with atopic dermatitis who was demonstrated to have cutaneous colonization with Staphylococcus aureus did not respond favorably to topical medication (steroid‐antibiotic combination). Incidental detection of severe osteomyelitis, that proved to be due to infection with S. aureus, led to institution of systemic antibiotic therapy along with surgical removal of the involved bone. A very favorable response in the cutaneous eruption followed. Certain unusual findings related to the osteomyelitis are highlighted.