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Indian Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine 8(2):p 61-62, July-December 2021. | DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijcd.2395.6631.8221.8
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Neonatal Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome
Karthikeyan Kadirvel, , Vandhana Damodaran1 , Karthikeyan Kadirvel2 , Sumathisri Ramachandran3
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Vandhana Damodaran, Karthikeyan Kadirvel, Sumathisri Ramachandran, Neonatal Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome. Ind -ian J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med. 2021;8(2): 61–62.
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Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome (SSSS) is one of the dermatological emergencies primarily seen in newborns and young children. This is a major exfoliating condition caused by exfoliative toxins of Staphylococcus aureus. We present a 28 days old infant with SSSS admitted with complaints of bilateral purulent conjunctivitis, fever and generalised erythematous exfoliation. He responded to intravenous vancomycin. Baby was discharged after complete resolution of symptoms. This case report highlights the importance of having a high clinical suspicion for SSSS, early diagnosis and treatment to prevent morbidity among young children.
Keywords: Scalded Skin Syndrome; Exfoliation; Newborns
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Vandhana Damodaran, Karthikeyan Kadirvel, Sumathisri Ramachandran, Neonatal Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome. Ind -ian J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med. 2021;8(2): 61–62.
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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijcd.2395.6631.8221.8
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