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Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome in a 4-year-old child: a case report

Authors: P. J. Haasnoot, A. De Vries

Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports | Issue 1/2018

Abstract

Background

Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome is an exfoliating skin disease which primarily affects children. Differential diagnosis includes toxic epidermal necrolysis, staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome, epidermolysis bullosa, and Stevens–Johnson syndrome. Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome primarily affects children and can cause serious morbidity.

Case presentation

In this case report we highlight the case of a 4-year-old Caucasian boy. Diagnostic and therapeutic challenges are discussed. Differential diagnoses are considered and therapy is described and discussed. The latest treatment options are used and described. Successful results are achieved in this case due to timely and correct management.

Conclusions

Some therapeutic options are widely used without thorough research bases. This case report highlights staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome and its treatment, and future challenges. Further research is warranted and this case report aims to further research in exfoliating skin disorders.

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Title: Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome in a 4-year-old child: a case report
Authors: P. J. Haasnoot
A. De Vries
Publication date: 01-12-2018
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports / Issue 1/2018
Electronic ISSN: 1752-1947
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-017-1533-7

At a glance: The STEP trials

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Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome in a 4-year-old child: a case report

Abstract

Background

Case presentation

Conclusions

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Background

Case presentation

Conclusions

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