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    Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2007 May;46(4):356-8.

    The possible role of circumcision in newborn outbreaks of community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.

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    Department of Pediatrics, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, Marquette, Michigan, USA. rsvanhowe@mgh.org

    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.

    PMID:
    17475996
    [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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