Increased Incidence of Neonatal Staphylococcal Pyoderma in Males

Abstract

A prospective study was performed to evaluate neonatal staphylococcal pyoderma. Significantly more males returned with staphylococcal colonization and skin disease after discharge from the nursery. Additionally, colonization at some time during the stay in the newborn nursery places an infant at increased risk for staphylococcal skin disease.