Original Article

Community-Associated Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcal Infection in an Inner City Hospital Pediatric Inpatient Population

Background:Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has emerged as a serious problem in the community setting, primarily as a cause of skin and soft tissue infections.Methods:A retrospective study based on the review of pediatric inpatients admitted to Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center from March 2006 to February 2007 was performed.Results:Eighteen (55%)…