Changing susceptibility of Staphylococcus aureus in a US pediatric population
DE Sutter, E Milburn, U Chukwuma, N Dzialowy… - …, 2016 - publications.aap.org
BACKGROUND: Staphylococcus aureus is a major cause of infection in both adult and
pediatric populations. After several decades of increasing prevalence, the proportion of S
aureus infections due to methicillin-resistant S aureus has been reported to be in decline in
adults. Data for similar changes in pediatric populations are limited. METHODS: Evaluation
of S aureus susceptibility data for pediatric patients receiving care in the US Military Health
System was performed. Microbiology and demographic data were collected for years 2005 …
pediatric populations. After several decades of increasing prevalence, the proportion of S
aureus infections due to methicillin-resistant S aureus has been reported to be in decline in
adults. Data for similar changes in pediatric populations are limited. METHODS: Evaluation
of S aureus susceptibility data for pediatric patients receiving care in the US Military Health
System was performed. Microbiology and demographic data were collected for years 2005 …