A rare early presentation of staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome in a Neonate
Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome (SSSS) is caused by the exfoliative toxins (ETs) of Staphylococcus aureus. We present a case of a 3 days old infant with complaints of fever and diffuse erythematous exfoliation all over the body with bilateral conjunctivitis. The diagnosis of SSSS was reached ba...
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| author | Srinivas Abhishek Gaddam Srinidhi Thirunagari |
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| description | Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome (SSSS) is caused by the exfoliative toxins (ETs) of Staphylococcus aureus. We present a case of a 3 days old infant with complaints of fever and diffuse erythematous exfoliation all over the body with bilateral conjunctivitis. The diagnosis of SSSS was reached based on clinical features and positive blood culture report. He responded well to the antibiotics paracetamol, and intravenous fluids for rehydration. He was discharged after 14 days, with complete resolution of symptoms. Having a high clinical suspicion for SSSS, early diagnosis/treatment, and following strict aseptic measures in neonatal intensive care unit are important. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-82a0530265584ce0a2e77e528497d8d22022-12-22T03:21:02ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsIndian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology2319-72502019-01-0120213814010.4103/ijpd.IJPD_81_18A rare early presentation of staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome in a NeonateSrinivas Abhishek GaddamSrinidhi ThirunagariStaphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome (SSSS) is caused by the exfoliative toxins (ETs) of Staphylococcus aureus. We present a case of a 3 days old infant with complaints of fever and diffuse erythematous exfoliation all over the body with bilateral conjunctivitis. The diagnosis of SSSS was reached based on clinical features and positive blood culture report. He responded well to the antibiotics paracetamol, and intravenous fluids for rehydration. He was discharged after 14 days, with complete resolution of symptoms. Having a high clinical suspicion for SSSS, early diagnosis/treatment, and following strict aseptic measures in neonatal intensive care unit are important.http://www.ijpd.in/article.asp?issn=2319-7250;year=2019;volume=20;issue=2;spage=138;epage=140;aulast=GaddamExotoxinmethicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureusNikolsky's sign |
| spellingShingle | Srinivas Abhishek Gaddam Srinidhi Thirunagari A rare early presentation of staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome in a Neonate Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology Exotoxin methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus Nikolsky's sign |
| title | A rare early presentation of staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome in a Neonate |
| title_full | A rare early presentation of staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome in a Neonate |
| title_fullStr | A rare early presentation of staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome in a Neonate |
| title_full_unstemmed | A rare early presentation of staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome in a Neonate |
| title_short | A rare early presentation of staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome in a Neonate |
| title_sort | rare early presentation of staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome in a neonate |
| topic | Exotoxin methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus Nikolsky's sign |
| url | http://www.ijpd.in/article.asp?issn=2319-7250;year=2019;volume=20;issue=2;spage=138;epage=140;aulast=Gaddam |
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