Title: Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome in an 11-Month-Old Child: A Case Report
Authors: Dr Aaron George, Dr Greeshma B Susan, Dr Jinumol Joy, Dr Elizebeth Civia Vincent, Dr Linsa Linet V
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v8i3.100
Abstract
Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome is caused by staphylococcus aureus. This can be seen in the children below 6 years, but can also affect adults with a depressed immune system or problem with kidney disease. This patient presented to us with fever and peeling of skin, and investigations showed lymphocytosis and skin culture was positive to staphylococcus aureus.The child was treated with ampicillin and improved.
