SMJ articles in the category "soft tissue infections"

Original Article

Fingernail Carriage of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Possible Correlation with Soft Tissue Infections in Children

Objectives: Community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a growing problem in the pediatric population, causing many soft tissue infections. This study was designed to examine fingernail carriage of MRSA in children and their caregivers as a possible link to community-associated MRSA soft tissue infections in children. Methods: We documented the…

Posted in: methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus 6 pediatrics 33 soft tissue infections 2

Original Article

Minimally Invasive Drainage of Subcutaneous Abscesses Reduces Hospital Cost and Length of Stay

Objective: We compared outcomes among pediatric patients managed with minimally invasive (MI) packing techniques with those managed with traditional packing techniques for drainage of subcutaneous abscesses. Methods: After institutional review board approval, medical records of children requiring drainage of subcutaneous abscesses between January 2010 and June 2011 were reviewed. Data…

Posted in: children 22 cost 5 incision and drainage 2 methicillin-resistant 3 soft tissue infections 2 Staphylococcus aureus 14
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