Studies show a worrisome increase in the rates of virulent, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in children

Researchers reported 148 cases of acute musculoskeletal Staphylococcus aureus infection in children. Of these 111 cases were of less toxic methicillin-sensitive or MSSA. 37 cases were reported for more virulent, methicillin-resistant (MRSA). There has been a rise to 29% of MRSA in 2010 from 2001 at 9%. These patients underwent longer hospital stays, around 13 days. They also underwent 38% more surgical procedures. The C-reactive protein was higher in them. Children with these infections showed deep vein thrombosis, septic emboli and septic shock. The patients were more prone to the infection coming back. Vascular necrosis or death of the cell was at 22% in MRSA patients. In MSSA infected patients it was reported at 6%. Sarkissian necessitates immediate recognition of the infection followed by necessary treatments to combat MRSA musculoskeletal infection in children. This can be done through “increased healthcare provider vigilance, early broad-spectrum antibiotic administration and aggressive surgical management."