Fusidic acid and clindamycin resistance in community-associated, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections in children of Central Greece.

Introduction: In Greece, fusidic acid and clindamycin are commonly used for the empiric therapy of suspected staphylococcal infections.

Methods: The medical records of children examined at the outpatient clinics or admitted to the pediatric wards of the University General Hospital of Larissa, Central Greece, with community-associated staphylococcal infections from January 2003 to December 2009 were reviewed.

Results: Of 309 children (0-14 years old), 21 (6.