Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome in a premature newborn caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus: case report

Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome in a premature newborn caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus: case report

CONTEXT: Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome is an exfoliative skin disease. Reports of this syndrome in newborns caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus are rare but, when present, rapid diagnosis and treatment is required in order to decrease morbidity and mortality. CASE REPORT:...

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Main Authors: Andreas Hörner, Rosmari Hörner, Adenilde Salla, Melise Silveira Nunes, Litiérri Razia Garzon, Roberta Filipini Rampelotto, Rosiéli Martini, Silvana Oliveira dos Santos, Lívia Gindri, Mônica de Abreu Rodrigues, Cláudia Giacomolli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Associação Paulista de Medicina
Series:São Paulo Medical Journal
Subjects:
Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Infant, newborn
Infant, premature
Impetigo
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