Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome in a neonate presenting in the first 24 h of life
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Science and Public Health - Year 2016, Vol 5, Issue 2
Abstract
Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS) is an immense desquamating erythematous skin infection with features such as blistering and epidermal peeling. SSSS is rare in neonates presenting within 24 h of life in both term and preterm. We report a rare case presenting within 24 h, a 36-h-old neonate presenting with erythematous lesions over the genital area since 12 h of life, which progressed to involve the upper and lower limbs. The mucosal areas were spared. The culture from the lesion site isolated Staphylococcus , confirming SSSS. The baby improved on antibiotics administration with no fresh lesions and was discharged with a favorable outcome. A high index of suspicion, early and prompt initiation of treatment, and strict infection control measures are the indispensable steps in the management of SSSS in a neonate
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Veeraraja Sathenahalli, Manu KR
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