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Pediatric emergency care · Jun 2011
Case ReportsStaphylococcal infection mimicking child abuse: what is the differential diagnosis and appropriate evaluation?
- Barbara L Knox, Hillary W Petska, Gregory P DeMuri, and Kenneth W Feldman.
- University of Wisconsin Child Protection Program, Madison, WI 53792-4108, USA. blknox@pediatrics.wisc.edu
- Pediatr Emerg Care. 2011 Jun 1;27(6):547-9.
AbstractTwins with similar skin lesions are described. Although initially concerning for nonaccidental burn injury, further evaluation led to the diagnosis of bullous impetigo caused by Staphylococcus aureus. Thoughtful assessment is important in such cases to protect the child and prevent misdiagnosis.
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