Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
A post-operative Staphylococcal wound infection was followed by this eruption - widespread partial thickess epidermal necrosis with normal mucous membranes due to staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
Keywords: Bacterial skin infection, Desquamation, Infant, Nikolsky sign, Peeling skin, Ritter disease, Scalded skin syndrome, Trunk, Widespread erythema, Wrinkled wet wallpaper sign
What is staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome?
Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS) is a rare, severe, superficial blistering skin disorder which is characterised by the detachment of the outermost skin layer (epidermis). This is triggered by exotoxin release from specific strains of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria.
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