Abstract

ERRASTI VIADER, I; DOMINGUEZ RISCART, J; ROSAL RABES, T del  and  DE CEANO-VIVAS LA CALLE, M. Nettle rash? Atopic dermatitis? Final diagnosis: staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome. Rev Pediatr Aten Primaria [online]. 2017, vol.19, n.74, pp.e59-e62. ISSN 1139-7632.

The staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome is a rare entity caused by exfoliative toxins produced by Staphylococcus aureus. Its diagnosis is based on clinical criteria and can be confirmed by cultures from pharyngeal, nasal or conjuntival mucosa or by skin biopsy. An early treatment is needed to avoid serious complications. However, sometimes it could be confused with other frequent pediatric dermatologic conditions. We report the case of a two years and ten months old girl who was finally diagnosed of staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome after three previous visits to the Pediatric Emergency Department.

Keywords : Nikolsky sign; Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome; Staphylococcus aureus.

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