Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome in Nigerian children: a report of three cases
Odugbemi, T.O.; Ajasin, M.A.; Ogunbi, O.
Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene 79(12): 260-263
1976
ISSN/ISBN: 0022-5304 PMID: 1011321 Document Number: 102628
Three cases of staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome in Nigerian children are reported. The clinical features and bacteriological findings are discussed. It is suggested that the clinical condition is not as rare in our community as absence of reports on African children in the literature may suggest. A reference centre for phage typing of staphylococci from suspected cases in a developing country like our own is recommended.