Differentiating Between Methicillin-Resistant and Methicillin-Sensitive Staphylococcus aureus Osteomyelitis in Children

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BACKGROUND: Although osteomyelitis was once commonly due to methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA), methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)--which causes more virulent and invasive infections--has emerged as an increasingly important cause. Differentiating clinically between MRSA and MSSA can be challenging, but is necessary in order to promptly administer appropriate antibiotics and...

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