Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome in an extremely premature neonate: a case report with a brief review of literature.
Staphylococcus aureus can cause a spectrum of exfoliative skin conditions including staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS) which can present as a severe and life threatening illness in extremely premature neonates. We describe a case of an extremely premature neonate with SSSS and discuss relevant pathology and issues in clinical management.
Kapoor
Vishal
V
NICU, John Hunter Children's Hospital, 2 Lookout Road, New Lambton Heights, New South Wales, Australia.
Travadi
Javeed
J
Braye
Stephen
S
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D005436:Floxacillin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D016756:Immunoglobulins, Intravenous / Q000008:administration & dosage; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007234:Infant, Premature; D008297:Male; D010232:Paraffin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D013206:Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology*
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D016756:Immunoglobulins, Intravenous; D005436:Floxacillin; D010232:Paraffin