Severe case of staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome in a 5-year-old child - case report.
Benign impetigo can progress into a potential fatal staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS) if prompt diagnosis and correct therapy is not established rapidly. Local and systematic antibiotics as well as Lactulose are crucial in order to stop SSSS from progressing. Burns units should be involved when skin lesions are extensive.
Department of Plastic Surgery, Breast Surgery and Burns Treatment Rigshospitalet, University of Copenhagen Copenhagen Denmark.
Dogu
D
Aydin
Department of Plastic Surgery, Breast Surgery and Burns Treatment Rigshospitalet, University of Copenhagen Copenhagen Denmark.
Bjarne
B
Alsbjørn
Intensive care; SSSS; staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome