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Clinical Pediatrics, Vol. 46, No. 4, 356-358 (2007)
DOI: 10.1177/0009922806294847

The Possible Role of Circumcision in Newborn Outbreaks of Community-Associated Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus

Robert S. Van Howe, MD, MS, FAAP

Department of Pediatrics, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, Marquette, Michigan, rsvanhowe{at}mgh.org

Wm. Lane M. Robson, MD, FRCPC, FRCP(Glasg)

The Childrens' Clinic, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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.

Key Words: community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus • circumcision • neonatal infection


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