13 October, 2008

Staphyloccal Scalded Skin Syndrome in child

Photo: bullae with clear fluid and the peeling of skin in toddler.

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Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome in child
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SSSS arises mainly in the newborn infant, rarely in older child,
because they possess the antibody against the exfoliative toxin
A or B.

any questions: write to Keiji HaAgiwara, MD
keijihagiwara@gmail.com