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Neonatal osteomyelitis of the talus due to methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus epidermidis

Pampinella DiegoSerra GregorioGiordano SalvatoreDones PieraDi Gangi MariaFailla Maria ConcettaCorsello Giovanni

subject

Settore MED/38 - Pediatria Generale E SpecialisticaInfant NewbornStaphylococcus epidermidisneonatal osteomyelitisHumansFemaleMethicillin ResistanceOsteomyelitisStaphylococcal InfectionsTalus

description

Acute osteomyelitis is a relatively rare disorder in the neonatal period, with considerable morbidity and mortality. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment are essential for a successful outcome. In this report we present a case of acute osteomyelitis of the talus due to methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus epidermidis, observed in a 30-day-old infant.

yearjournalcountryeditionlanguage
2013-06-19
http://hdl.handle.net/10447/97065