Atypical cutaneous manifestations of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections in two immunocompetent pediatric patients: Case reports and review of the literature

Authors

Gina N. Bash, Department of Dermatology, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA.
Claire Higgins, Department of Medicine, Providence Portland Medical Center, Portland, Oregon, USA.
Danielle McClanahan, Goodskin Dermatology, Hillsboro, Oregon, USA.
Rachel Dunlap, Maine Medical Partners Dermatology, Portland, Maine, USA.
Julie Dhossche, Department of Dermatology, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA.
Sabra Leitenberger, Department of Dermatology, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA.
Alison Small, Department of Dermatology, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA.
Stephanie Mengden Koon, Department of Dermatology, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA.
Kevin P. White, Department of Dermatology, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA.

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

7-10-2024

Journal Title

Pediatric dermatology

Abstract

Although many clinical variants of Staphylococcus aureus infection are well-recognized, atypical presentations may mimic other conditions. We describe two cases of atypical S. aureus infections in pediatric patients: a S. aureus infection presenting with a vesicopustular rash mimicking varicella zoster virus and a case of multifocal panniculitis. Both of these cases were specifically caused by methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA). Additional cases of atypical S. aureus infections and presenting features from the current literature are also discussed.

Recommended Citation

Bash GN, Higgins C, McClanahan D, et al. Atypical cutaneous manifestations of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections in two immunocompetent pediatric patients: Case reports and review of the literature. Pediatr Dermatol. Published online July 10, 2024. doi:10.1111/pde.15703