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.

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