Abstract
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.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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English Abstract
MeSH terms
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Community-Acquired Infections / diagnosis
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Community-Acquired Infections / drug therapy
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Humans
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Infant, Newborn
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Male
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Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus*
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Orbital Cellulitis / diagnosis
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Orbital Cellulitis / drug therapy
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Orbital Cellulitis / microbiology*
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Staphylococcal Infections* / diagnosis
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Staphylococcal Infections* / drug therapy