Current concepts in the management of bacterial skin infections in children

Abstract

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.

Management of recurrent nasal vestibular furunculosis by jalaukāvacaraṇa and palliative treatment

“…Skin and soft tissue infections (SSTI) are one of the most common infections encountered in every age group which are caused by Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus , with occasional involvement of Gram-negative organisms. [ 1 ] Given the variable presentation of SSTIs, an assessment of their incidence and prevalence has been difficult. The estimated incidence rate of SSTIs is 24.6 per 1000 person/years.…”