I commonly use trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (Septra) (TMP/SMX) or doxycycline to treat infections that could be attributable to methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus ...
The nature and distribution of the skin lesions may suggest skin trauma. A careful history may reveal risks such as facial presentation, forcep application, injury from bag and mask ventilation, tape ...
When cellulitis is suspected, promptly evaluate the infant for a blood stream infection. Evaluation with a lumbar puncture is imperative because meningitis is a common feature of late-onset sepsis.