Pyodermas and Bacterial Toxin‐mediated Syndromes - Harper's Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology - Wiley Online Library

Cutaneous bacterial infections in children are common but important to recognize as they can lead to significant sequelae. Staphylococcus aureus (SA) and Group A Streptococcus (GAS) are the most common causes of infection. Skin infection with these bacteria typically presents with pustules and crusting and can be recognized clinically. SA and GAS most commonly cause localized cutaneous infections but can lead to serious systemic diseases such as cellulitis, staphylococcal skin syndrome and necrotizing fasciitis. It has become more important to consider culturing the skin to establish bacterial sensitivities due to the increase in SA that is meticillin resistant.

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