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- Title
Congenital staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome in a preterm infant.
- Authors
Lee, Ting‐Yu; Liu, Tzu‐Yu
- Abstract
Key Clinical Message: Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS) is a rare condition in premature infants. We report a case of SSSS in a preterm neonate who displayed all clinical manifestations at birth, leading to a fatal outcome from Candida parapsilosis fungemia. The clinical presentation was challenging to differential diagnosis. SSSS diagnosis was confirmed by skin biopsy. This case emphasizes the significance of early recognition and diagnosis of SSSS promptly for clinicians. Congenital SSSS in premature infants can be fatal, but with early recognition and appropriate supportive and antimicrobial therapy, outcomes can be improved and lives can be saved.
- Subjects
TOXIC epidermal necrolysis; PREMATURE infants; SYMPTOMS; SKIN biopsy; CANDIDEMIA
- Publication
Clinical Case Reports, 2023, Vol 11, Issue 12, p1
- ISSN
2050-0904
- Publication type
Case Study
- DOI
10.1002/ccr3.8240