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Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences | Volume-9 | Issue-06
Severe Skin Infection with Staphylococcus aureus in a 10-month-old Infant: About a Case at Sikasso Hospital
Cissouma A, Kassogue D, Coulibaly MB, Kelema P, Dembele A, Poma H, Coulibaly Y, Diallo F, Diassana M, Traore B, Diallo A, Traore AK, Traoré M , Sacko K, Maiga B, Diakité AA ,Toure SM ,Traore SA
Published: June 8, 2021 | 274 195
DOI: 10.36347/sjams.2021.v09i06.011
Pages: 836-838
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Abstract
The growing emergency of infections with community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) secreting the Panton-Valentine toxin (PVL) has become a serious health problem with epidemic proportions. These bacteria are responsible of severe skin and soft tissue infections, with frequently necrotic lesions, and severe necrotizing pneumonias. Besides adequate antibiotic treatment, surgical drainage and incision of the skin lesions are important. It is therefore essential to respect elementary hygiene rules in order to prevent the acquisition and transmission of CA-MRSA.