STAPHYLOCOCCIC PNEUMONIA IN INFANCY AND CHILDHOOD

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Abstract
Primary staphylococcic pneumonia is an important entity which requires the attention of both physician and surgeon, for a child with this illness often needs the services of both. As with any pneumonia in infancy, the presenting signs and symptoms may suggest an acute abdominal condition. The following are the criteria for diagnosis of staphylococcic pneumonia: (1) a positive culture for hemolytic Staphylococcus pyogenes var. aureus from empyema fluid, or from lung parenchyma at autopsy, together with compatible clinical and radiologic findings, or (2) the roentgenographic finding of cystic, radiolucent areas in the lungs of an infant with active pneumonia. Treatment of these patients includes vigorous supportive care, blood transfusions, prolonged treatment with specific antibiotics, and, frequently, closedtube thoracotomy drainage.

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