[Staphylococcus aureus methicillin-resistant community acquired neonatal orbital cellulitis].
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چکیده
Orbital cellulitis typically occurs in older children, but it can occasionally affect infants and neonates. Staphylococcus aureus is the main pathogen isolated. Outcome depends on an adequate initial approach. We report three neonates with orbital cellulitis caused by community-associated MRSA.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Archivos argentinos de pediatria
دوره 111 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2012