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