The SSS syndrome. Description of a case and review of the literature

Calvani, M.; Mazzoli, F.; Calvani, M.

Minerva Pediatrica 41(7): 389-392

1989


ISSN/ISBN: 0026-4946
PMID: 2689856
Document Number: 336761
A 1-month-old infant with an extensive dermatitis with flaccid bullae, without mucous membrane involvement is described. Staphylococcus aureus was recovered from blood, conjunctiva, skin and nasopharynx. A classification of Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome (SSSS), as well as etiology and therapeutic modalities, is briefly discussed.

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