staphylococcal scaled skin syndrome

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what is staphylococcal scaled skin syndrome (SSSS) caused by?

a type of staph aureus that produces epidermolytic toxins

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what are the epidermolytic toxins?

protease enzymes that break down proteins that hold skin cells together

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which ages does SSSS generally affect and why?

under 5s - older children and adults have developed immunity to epidermolytic toxins

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what are the features of the rash in SSSS?

- starts with generalised patches of erythema on the skin (looks thin and wrinkled)

- then forms bullae which burst and end up looking like a scald/burn

<p>- starts with generalised patches of erythema on the skin (looks thin and wrinkled)</p><p>- then forms bullae which burst and end up looking like a scald/burn</p>
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what is the nikolsky sign?

gentle rubbing of the skin causes it to peel away

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what are the other symptoms of SSSS?

- fever

- irritability

- lethargy

- dehydration

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what is the management of SSSS?

- admission and treatment with IV antibiotics

- fluid and electrolytes