Skin and Wound Infections

The most common aetiological agents involved in skin and wound infections in infants and children are Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes These frequently manifest as impetigo, furunculosis, cellulitis and wound infections. Other important bacterial pathogens include Haemophilus influenzae which causes cellulitis, and Gram-negative bacteria such as E. coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa which are responsible for wound infections.