Staphylococcus aureus infections in children.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose of review

Staphylococcus aureus is the most common invasive bacterial pathogen infecting children in the U.S. and many parts of the world. This major human pathogen continues to evolve, and recognition of recent trends in epidemiology, therapeutics and future horizons is of high importance.

Recent findings

Over the past decade, a relative rise of methicillin-susceptible S. aureus (MSSA) has occurred, such that methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) no longer dominates the landscape of invasive disease. Antimicrobial resistance continues to develop, however, and novel therapeutics or preventive modalities are urgently needed. Unfortunately, several recent vaccine attempts proved unsuccessful in humans.

Summary

Recent scientific breakthroughs highlight the oppor

SUBMITTER: Cassat JE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8630804 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature