Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections in children – a prospective study

Background: Prevalence of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is increasing worldwide. Community acquired MRSA (CA MRSA) can cause invasive diseases causing a challenge to the treating physicians. MRSA need to be considered while choosing empirical antibiotics in invasive infections.

Methods: An observational study was conducted in a Government Medical College in south India from Jan 2016 to Dec 2017 to study the pattern and antimicrobial sensitivity of MRSA infections in children. Two month to 12y children with suspected bacterial infections analysed and MRSA infections were studied and followed up prospectively.