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Revista de la Asociación Médica del Centro Médico ABC

2021, Number 2

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An Med Asoc Med Hosp ABC 2021; 66 (2)

Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome

Rivero BPP, Carranco-Dueńas JA, Gálvez-Martínez RE, Rivera-Echegoyen M

Language: Spanish
References: 13
Page: 146-150
PDF size: 240.29 Kb.


ABSTRACT

Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome is a bacterial toxin mediated skin disorder that primarily affects young children. The current case report describes the clinical progress of a patient who presented this syndrome. Based on clinical and paraclinical exams the diagnosis was established. He responded well to antibiotic treatment with a first generation cephalosporin, acetaminophen and intravenous fluids with full resolution in two weeks. Hence, early diagnosis and prompt treatment are very important for a successful outcome and reduce the morbidity of this syndrome.


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