Congenital staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome in a premature infant.
A case of congenital staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS) with fatal outcome in a premature infant is reported. An intrauterine infection with Staphylococcus aureus was probably the cause for the fulminant course of the disease. Despite adequate antibiotic treatment, the infant died within 24 h after birth because of respiratory failure.


CONCLUSIONS
Although rare, infection may occur in the perinatal period and SSSS may present within the first 24 h of life. In this situation, early administering of appropriate antibiotics is essential.
Haveman
L M
LM
Department of Paediatrics, Wilhelmina Children's Hospital, Utrecht, The Netherlands. l.haveman@wkz.azu.nl
Fleer
A
A
de Vries
L S
LS
Gerards
L J
LJ
D017809:Fatal Outcome; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007234:Infant, Premature; D008297:Male; D013206:Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome / Q000151:congenital*