Open AccessCurrent concepts in the management of bacterial skin infections in children
Author(s) -
Aparna Palit,
Arun C Inamadar
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.514
H-Index - 45
eISSN - 0973-3922
pISSN - 0378-6323
DOI - 10.4103/0378-6323.69053
Subject(s) - staphylococcus aureus , fasciitis , folliculitis , skin infection , medicine , staphylococcal skin infections , microbiology and biotechnology , streptococcus , antibiotic resistance , dermatology , bacteria , biology , antibiotics , surgery , genetics
Bacterial skin infections in children vary widely clinically, starting from mild superficial folliculitis to deep necrotizing fasciitis. The causative organisms are mostly Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus, with occasional involvement of Gram-negative organisms. Treatment of even the milder forms of bacterial skin infections is of importance because of the long-term morbidity associated with them. However, because of global emergence of resistant strains of bacteria, treatment of these conditions is becoming increasingly difficult. The current antibacterial resistance patterns in organisms causing skin and soft tissue infections and the problems encountered in their management in children have been discussed.