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Staphylococcal infection mimicking child abuse: what is the differential diagnosis and appropriate evaluation? Pediatr Emerg Care 2011 Jun;27(6):547-9

Date

06/07/2011

Pubmed ID

21642794

DOI

10.1097/PEC.0b013e31821dc717

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-79959956028 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   5 Citations

Abstract

Twins with similar skin lesions are described. Although initially concerning for nonaccidental burn injury, further evaluation led to the diagnosis of bullous impetigo caused by Staphylococcus aureus. Thoughtful assessment is important in such cases to protect the child and prevent misdiagnosis.

Author List

Knox BL, Petska HW, DeMuri GP, Feldman KW

Author

Hillary W. Petska MD Associate Professor in the Pediatrics department at Medical College of Wisconsin




MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Anti-Bacterial Agents
Buttocks
Child Abuse
Child, Preschool
Diagnosis, Differential
Diseases in Twins
Female
Humans
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Staphylococcal Skin Infections