Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome (SSSS): Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome (SSSS) (Ritter's disease) is a rare bacterial skin infection caused by exfoliative toxins from certain Staphylococcus aureus strains.
Symptoms
- Widespread blistering and peeling, starting on face spreading body-wide
- Fever
- Irritability, lethargy
- Loss of appetite
- Dry cough
Treatment
Antibiotics and supportive care (pain meds, fluids). Severe cases require hospitalization.
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