<p>Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome is an exfoliative skin eruption associated with specific exotoxin-producing strains of <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i>. Affliction of adults is considerably rare, and most such patients have pre-disposing co-morbidities. A unique such infection of an immunocompetent adult without risk factors is detailed. Current concepts of disease process and treatment are highlighted for staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome among adults.</p>

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Community-acquired staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome in an immunocompetent adult

  • Nevio Cimolai

摘要

Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome is an exfoliative skin eruption associated with specific exotoxin-producing strains of Staphylococcus aureus. Affliction of adults is considerably rare, and most such patients have pre-disposing co-morbidities. A unique such infection of an immunocompetent adult without risk factors is detailed. Current concepts of disease process and treatment are highlighted for staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome among adults.