Life-threatening acute disseminated staphylococcal disease in a child

Minerva Pediatr. 2013 Apr;65(2):225-30.

Abstract

Acute disseminated staphylococcal disease (ADSD) constitutes a potentially fatal and alarmingly increasing disorder. We describe an unusual case of a two-and-a-half-year-old female with community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus induced septic shock complicated by osteomyelitis and deep vein thrombosis. Aggressive management with long-term antistaphylococcal therapy, anticoagulation and intensive care support was implemented with complete resolution of disseminated inflammation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Staphylococcal Infections* / diagnosis
  • Staphylococcal Infections* / therapy