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Pediatría Atención Primaria
Print version ISSN 1139-7632
Abstract
GORROTXATEGI GORROTXATEGI, P. and MANTEROLA MARTIJA, J.M.. External otitis by Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in an infant. Rev Pediatr Aten Primaria [online]. 2011, vol.13, n.52, pp.585-590. ISSN 1139-7632. https://dx.doi.org/10.4321/S1139-76322011000600008.
We reported the case of a child two months old, with external otitis by Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA). Nasal swabs were collected from the father and the mother with negative result. An intra-familial vertical transmission was identified later.
Keywords : Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus; Otitis; Vertical transmission; Child.