Congenital staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome in a preterm infant.
- Resource Type
- Case Study
- Authors
- Lee, Ting‐Yu; Liu, Tzu‐Yu
- Source
- Clinical Case Reports. Dec2023, Vol. 11 Issue 12, p1-4. 4p.
- Subject
- *TOXIC epidermal necrolysis
*PREMATURE infants
*SYMPTOMS
*SKIN biopsy
*CANDIDEMIA
- Language
- ISSN
- 2050-0904
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. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]