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World J Clin Cases. Oct 26, 2023; 11(30): 7475-7484
Published online Oct 26, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i30.7475
Neonatal methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus pneumonia–related recurrent fatal pyopneumothorax: A case report and review of literature
Xing-Chao Li, Li Sun, Tao Li
Xing-Chao Li, Li Sun, Tao Li, Department of Pediatrics, Taihe Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan 442000, Hubei Province, China
Xing-Chao Li, Tao Li, Institute of Pediatric Research, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan 442000, Hubei Province, China
Xing-Chao Li, Tao Li, Institute of Pediatric Research, Taihe Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan 442000, Hubei Province, China
Author contributions: All the authors contributed to conceptualization, data curation, formal analysis, investigation, and methodology of this work, and approved the final version as submitted to be published; Li XC and Sun L drafted the original manuscript; Li T organized this work and revised the manuscript critically.
Supported by the Scientific and Technological Project of Shiyan City of Hubei Province, No. 21Y32; and the Medical Research Project of Hubei Pediatric Alliance, No. HPAMRP202114.
Informed consent statement: Written informed consent was obtained from the infant’s parents to publish his clinical information.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
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Corresponding author: Tao Li, MD, Chief Doctor, Director, Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Taihe Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, No. 32 Renmin South Road, Maojian District, Shiyan 442000, Hubei Province, China. litao1963th@163.com
Received: August 21, 2023
Peer-review started: August 21, 2023
First decision: September 13, 2023
Revised: September 25, 2023
Accepted: October 8, 2023
Article in press: October 8, 2023
Published online: October 26, 2023
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Neonatal pneumonia can usually be prevented, controlled and cured, regardless of whether it is caused by hospital-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus or community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, but sometimes it is refractory or incurable. We report a case of severe neonatal community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus necrotizing pneumonia with bilateral recurrent pyopneumothorax, respiratory failure, heart failure, and cardiac arrest. We hope our report furthers our understanding of this disease.