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SSSS is a clinical diagnosis. This is sometimes confirmed by isolation of S. aureus from blood, mucous membranes, or skin biopsy; however, these are often negative. Skin biopsy may show separation of the superficial layer of the epidermis (intraepidermal separation), differentiating SSSS from TEN, wherein the separation occurs at the dermo-epidermal junction (subepidermal separation).
Dukes' disease, named after Clement Dukes (1845–1925), [1] [2] also known as fourth disease, [3] Filatov-Dukes' disease (after Nil Filatov), [4] Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome (SSSS), [5] or Ritter's disease [6] is an exanthem (rash-causing) illness primarily affecting children and historically described as a distinct bacterial infection, though its existence as a separate disease ...
But, each type of skin infection caused by staph bacteria is different. A few common skin infections caused by staph bacteria are: Boils – Boils are the most common type of staph infection, they are pockets of white pus that start where a hair follicle or oil gland is. The boil is tender and red where the infection is located on the skin.
If the lesion is opened (i.e., skin sloughed off), then the Nikolsky's sign is present/positive. Nikolsky's sign is almost always present in Stevens–Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis [5] and staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome, caused by the exfoliative toxin of Staphylococcus aureus. [1]
Bullous impetigo in newborns, children, or adults who are immunocompromised and/or are experiencing kidney failure, can develop into a more severe and generalized form called staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS). The mortality rate is less than 3% for infected children, but up to 60% in adults. [2]
The medical term for toasted skin syndrome is erythema ab igne, which is derived from Latin, and means "redness from fire." ... And the symptoms of it can vary. "In early stages, the disorder is ...
Days later, Hadley was readmitted to the hospital and eventually diagnosed with an impetigo infection and a rare complication called Staph Scalded Skin Syndrome (SSSS). Doctors believed that the ...
Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a condition caused by bacterial toxins. [1] Symptoms may include fever, rash, skin peeling, and low blood pressure. [1] There may also be symptoms related to the specific underlying infection such as mastitis, osteomyelitis, necrotising fasciitis, or pneumonia. [1]