摘要
A case of congenital staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS) with fatal ou tcome in a premature infant is reported. An intrauterine infection with Staphylo coccus aureus was probably the cause for the fulminant course of the disease. De spite adequate antibiotic treatment, the infant died within 24 h after birth bec ause of respiratory failure. Conclusion: Although rare, infection may occur in t he perinatal period and SSSS may present within the first 24 h of life. In this situation, early administering of appropriate antibiotics is essential.
A case of congenital staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS) with fatal ou tcome in a premature infant is reported. An intrauterine infection with Staphylo coccus aureus was probably the cause for the fulminant course of the disease. De spite adequate antibiotic treatment, the infant died within 24 h after birth bec ause of respiratory failure. Conclusion: Although rare, infection may occur in t he perinatal period and SSSS may present within the first 24 h of life. In this situation, early administering of appropriate antibiotics is essential.
