Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome in an extremely premature neonate: a case report with a brief review of literature

Vishal Kapoor; Javeed Travadi; Stephen Braye

doi:10.1111/j.1440-1754.2008.01316.x

Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome in an extremely premature neonate: a case report with a brief review of literature

J Paediatr Child Health. 2008 Jun;44(6):374-6. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1754.2008.01316.x.

Authors

Vishal Kapoor¹, Javeed Travadi, Stephen Braye

Affiliation

¹ NICU, John Hunter Children's Hospital, 2 Lookout Road, New Lambton Heights, New South Wales, Australia.

PMID: 18476932
DOI: 10.1111/j.1440-1754.2008.01316.x

Abstract

Staphylococcus aureus can cause a spectrum of exfoliative skin conditions including staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS) which can present as a severe and life threatening illness in extremely premature neonates. We describe a case of an extremely premature neonate with SSSS and discuss relevant pathology and issues in clinical management.

Publication types

Case Reports
Review

MeSH terms

Anti-Bacterial Agents / administration & dosage
Floxacillin / administration & dosage
Humans
Immunoglobulins, Intravenous / administration & dosage
Infant, Newborn
Infant, Premature*
Male
Paraffin / administration & dosage
Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome / drug therapy
Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome / pathology*

Substances

Anti-Bacterial Agents
Immunoglobulins, Intravenous
Floxacillin
Paraffin