Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome

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WHat is Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome

Serious skin infection

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What is the cause of SSSS?

Exotoxins from Staphylococcus aureus.

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What is the main feature of SSSS?

Widespread skin blistering and peeling.

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Who commonly gets SSSS?

Infants and children under 6.

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transmisson for SSSS

contact transmisson

-skin to skin contact

-Fomite transmission: touching contaminated objects/surfaces

-indirect transmission: one are to another via dirty hands/ fignernails