Abstract
Outbreaks of community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus were recently reported in newborns at 3 major urban centers. Boys were disproportionately infected. A literature review and a statistical analysis confirmed that male newborns are significantly more likely to be infected with Staphylococcus aureus. Circumcision is a possible explanation for the recent outbreaks.
MeSH terms
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Chicago / epidemiology
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Circumcision, Male*
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Community-Acquired Infections / epidemiology
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Cross Infection / epidemiology
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Humans
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Infant, Newborn
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Los Angeles / epidemiology
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Male
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Methicillin Resistance*
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Nurseries, Hospital
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Staphylococcal Skin Infections / epidemiology*
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Staphylococcal Skin Infections / microbiology
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Staphylococcus aureus / drug effects*
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Texas / epidemiology
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Urban Population