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

Minerva Pediatr. 1989 Jul;41(7):389-92.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Exfoliatins / classification
  • Exfoliatins / metabolism
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome* / diagnosis
  • Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome* / drug therapy
  • Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome* / etiology
  • Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome* / physiopathology
  • Staphylococcal Skin Infections* / diagnosis
  • Staphylococcal Skin Infections* / drug therapy
  • Staphylococcal Skin Infections* / etiology
  • Staphylococcal Skin Infections* / physiopathology

Substances

  • Exfoliatins