Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome in an extremely premature neonate: A case report with a brief review of literature

  1. Vishal Kapoor1,
  2. Javeed Travadi1,2,*,
  3. Stephen Braye1,2

Article first published online: 28 JUN 2008

DOI: 10.1111/j.1440-1754.2008.01316.x

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Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health

Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health

Volume 44, Issue 6, pages 374–376, June 2008

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Kapoor, V., Travadi, J. and Braye, S. (2008), Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome in an extremely premature neonate: A case report with a brief review of literature. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, 44: 374–376. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1754.2008.01316.x

Author Information

  1. 1

    NICU, John Hunter Children's Hospital, 2 Lookout Road, New Lambton Heights, New South Wales, and

  2. 2

    University of Newcastle, Newcastle, Australia

*Dr Javeed Travadi, John Hunter Children's Hospital, 2 Lookout Road, New Lambton Heights, NSW 2305, Australia. Fax: +02 4921 4408; email: javeed.travadi@hnehealth.nsw.gov.au

Publication History

  1. Issue published online: 28 JUN 2008
  2. Article first published online: 28 JUN 2008
  3. Accepted for publication 25 October 2007.

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Keywords:

  • staphylococcus scalded skin syndrome;
  • neonate

Abstract:  Staphylococcus aureus can cause a spectrum of exfoliative skin conditions including staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS) which can present as a severe and life threatening illness in extremely premature neonates. We describe a case of an extremely premature neonate with SSSS and discuss relevant pathology and issues in clinical management.

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