%0 Journal Article
%T Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome: A case report
%V 10
%N 3
%P 270-271
%U http://www.odermatol.com/issue-in-html/2019-3-11-staphylococcal/
%X Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome (SSSS) is an extensive and exfoliative skin disease which is caused by staphylococcal epidermolytic toxin produced by Staphylococcus aureus. A 20-month-old female infant presented with a desquamating rash with flaccid blisters and fever. Skin biopsy revealed superficial intraepidermal cleavage under the stratum corneum. The diagnosis of scalded skin syndrome was assessed and the patient was treated with antistaphylococcal antibiotics with a complete recovery of her skin lesions. SSSS is a pediatric emergency, representing a fatal condition in neonates and a challenge in diagnostic and treatment. Therefore, early diagnosis, prompt treatment, and following strict hygiene measures are imperative and can prevent mortality.
%G en
%J Our Dermatology Online
%A Bouhajja, Leila
%D 2019-07-02