In data compiled by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) on hospitalization trends in children under 18 years, skin infections moved to the 8th most common reason for hospitalization in 2006. In 2000 skin infections were ranks 17th.

In children under 5 years old hospitalizations for skin infections increased 150% from 2000 to 2006. The most common infected sites were the legs, face, and buttocks.

While this data does not explain why children are getting more skin infections, many scientists believe that increasing resistance to antibiotics is a major factor.

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