title: Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome.
abstract: Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome is a rarely reported superficial desquamating eruption found in patients who have otherwise toxic conditions. Its early recognition and treatment can be lifesaving. A case of staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome is reported in a patient with chronic liver failure.
authors.forename: L N
authors.initials: LN
authors.lastname: Meyers
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000150:complications* / Q000276:immunology; D008297:Male; D013206:Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome / Q000209:etiology*