Publication Date:
2014-12-02
Description:
Background: Brain abscess are uncommon childhood infection. Brain abscess caused by Panton-Valentine Leokocidin positive Community acquired Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcal aureus have never been reported in the United Kingdom.Case presentationWe report a case of a previously well 11-month old boy of Indian origin who developed a parietal lobe abscess from PVL positive CA-MRSA. Conclusion: This case is one of the few described cases of brain abscess caused by PVL CA-MRSA in children. The unusual (insidious) presentation, the absence of a clear staphylococcal focus and the unexpected finding of a CA-MRSA in this patient highlight the challenges of managing such cases in clinical settings and the potential future risk to public health.
Electronic ISSN:
1756-0500
Topics:
Biology
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Medicine